Current time in Idaho
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Idaho · United StatesUTC-06:00
11:30 PMTHU 01.10.2026
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- Time zone
- America/Boise
- UTC offset
- UTC-06:00
- Abbreviation
- MDT
- Daylight saving time
- Observed
- Next clock change
- November 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Also uses
- America/Los_Angeles — the northern panhandle (Coeur d'Alene area)
Idaho time difference
How far Idaho is ahead of or behind the world's main business hubs right now. Daylight saving time is already applied where it is in effect.
| Compared with | Time difference | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| London | 7h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+01:00 |
| New York City | 2h ahead | UTC-04:00 |
| Los Angeles | 1h behind | UTC-07:00 |
| Chicago | 1h ahead | UTC-05:00 |
| Tokyo | 15h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+09:00 |
| Dubai | 10h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+04:00 |
Clock changes in Idaho
| Date | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00 |
| March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | UTC-07:00 → UTC-06:00 |
Time zone history since 1970
Clocks have changed twice a year throughout the period since 1970.
Changes outside the seasonal pattern:
- February 3, 1974: UTC-07:00 → UTC-06:00
- October 27, 1974: UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2025b.
Worth knowing
Idaho is split roughly along the Salmon River. The south, including Boise, is on Mountain Time; the northern panhandle, including Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston, is on Pacific Time, an hour earlier.
Sources: IANA tz database: northamerica · 49 CFR Part 71 (US time zone boundaries)
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Idaho in?
- Idaho uses the America/Boise (MDT) time zone and is currently on UTC-06:00. Part of the state uses a different zone: America/Los_Angeles.
- Does Idaho observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026; after it, UTC-07:00 applies.