Current Time in Montana, United States
Montana is on Mountain Standard Time – MST (UTC−7) right now. It switches to MDT (UTC−6) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Montana
| Time zone | Mountain Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Denver |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer |
Time difference between Montana and other cities
Daylight saving time in Montana
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).
Montana time FAQ
What time is it in Montana right now?
Montana is on MST (UTC−7). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Montana, updated every second.
What time zone is Montana in?
Montana is in Mountain Standard Time, abbreviated MST, UTC−7. Its IANA time zone id is America/Denver.
Does Montana 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 Montana and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of Montana.
Cities in Montana
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.