Time in Bismarck, United States now
7:45:48 PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:47 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Day length 13h 57m
Solar noon 1:46 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in North Dakota (8)
Bismarck facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 46.8083, -100.7837
- Population
- 75,092
Frequently asked
What time is it in Bismarck right now?
The current local time in Bismarck is shown above and updates live every second. Bismarck is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Bismarck in?
Bismarck uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Bismarck on daylight saving time?
Yes. Bismarck is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Bismarck and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Bismarck (New York is currently 8:45 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
