Current local time in Billings, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Billings. Billings is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Montana |
| Population | about 102,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.79° N, 108.54° W |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation | MST / MDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 (winter) / UTC−6 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Billings uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−7 (MST) and UTC−6 (MDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:24 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 7:01 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:52 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Billings at about 12:23 PM in mid-January, and about 1:19 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun, because Billings sits at 108.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Billings time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Billings |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | |
| London | 7 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead in Jan, 11.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Billings |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 577 km (359 mi) | same time |
| Regina, Canada | 594 km (369 mi) | same time |
| Salt Lake City | 621 km (386 mi) | same time |
| Fort Collins | 646 km (401 mi) | same time |
| Boise | 654 km (406 mi) | same time |
| Provo | 665 km (413 mi) | same time |
| Greeley | 672 km (417 mi) | same time |
| Boulder | 693 km (431 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
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- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
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- Boston
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- Washington DC
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- San Diego
- Denver
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- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Billings in?
Billings is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−7, or UTC−6 during daylight saving time.
Does Billings have daylight saving time?
Billings uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−7 (MST) and UTC−6 (MDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Billings when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Billings's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).