Current Time in Idaho, United States
Idaho has more than one time zone. The main one (Boise) is Mountain Standard Time – MST (UTC−7) right now.
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· Idaho
America/Boise
Time zones in Idaho
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Boise |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC−8 | --:-- | Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Irvine, San Jose |
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Time zone of Idaho
| Time zone | Mountain Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Boise |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer |
Time difference between Idaho and other cities
Daylight saving time in Idaho
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from MDT (UTC−6) to MST (UTC−7).
Idaho time FAQ
What time is it in Idaho right now?
Idaho is on MST (UTC−7). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Idaho, updated every second.
What time zone is Idaho in?
Idaho uses 2 time zones: MST, PST. The main zone is Mountain Standard Time (America/Boise).
Does Idaho observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the time difference between Idaho and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of Idaho.
Cities in Idaho
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.