Current Time in North Dakota, United States
North Dakota has more than one time zone. The main one (Chicago) is Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now.
--:--:--
· North Dakota
America/Chicago
Time zones in North Dakota
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Antonio, St. Louis |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Denver, Albuquerque, El Paso, Salt Lake City, Aurora, Colorado Springs |
Convert North Dakota time
North Dakotafrom
North Dakota, USA
--:--
Coordinated Universal Time
--:--
Time zone of North Dakota
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between North Dakota and other cities
Daylight saving time in North Dakota
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
North Dakota time FAQ
What time is it in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in North Dakota, updated every second.
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota uses 2 time zones: CST, MST. The main zone is Central Standard Time (America/Chicago).
Does North Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between North Dakota and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of North Dakota.
Cities in North Dakota
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.