Cities in North Dakota
North Dakota is mostly in the Central time zone, with the southwest in Mountain. Known for the Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and oil production.
Cities in North Dakota span the America/Chicago time zone. There are 29 featured cities in North Dakota on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of North Dakota is Bismarck. North Dakota is mostly in the Central time zone, with the southwest in Mountain. Known for the Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and oil production.
Top Cities in North Dakota
Live times · 29 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Chicago. Some cities in this state use a different timezone.
All Cities in North Dakota
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in North Dakota
How many cities are in North Dakota?
North Dakota has many cities. The top cities in North Dakota featured on WorldTimePage include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Williston, Dickinson, Mandan, Jamestown, Watford City, Devils Lake, Valley City, Wahpeton, Grafton, Beulah, Rugby, Bottineau, Hazen, Lisbon, Carrington, Langdon, Cavalier, Bowman, Medora, Stanley, New Town, Parshall, Crosby, Washburn, with Bismarck serving as the state capital.
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota uses the America/Chicago time zone. Some cities in North Dakota observe a different time zone.
What is the capital city of North Dakota?
The capital city of North Dakota is Bismarck. It is located in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the largest cities in North Dakota?
The largest cities in North Dakota include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo and more.
What is the current time in North Dakota?
The current time in North Dakota follows the America/Chicago time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in North Dakota on this page.
Does North Dakota observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. North Dakota observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Both the Central and Mountain portions shift forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November, maintaining their 1-hour difference year-round.
Is Fargo on the same time as Minneapolis?
Yes. Fargo, North Dakota and Minneapolis, Minnesota are always on the same time — both observe Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks on the same time in North Dakota?
Yes. Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks are all in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) and always share the same local time. They follow the same Daylight Saving Time schedule if applicable.
Are Dickinson and Bowman on a different time than the rest of North Dakota?
Yes. Dickinson and Bowman observe a different IANA time zone than most of North Dakota, which uses America/Chicago. They may be on the same UTC offset or differ by one hour depending on the season and DST rules.
What time zone is Fargo in?
Fargo is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of North Dakota, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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