Current local time in Boise, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Boise. Boise is in the America/Boise time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Idaho |
| Population | about 242,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.61° N, 116.23° W |
| Time zone | America/Boise |
| Abbreviation | MST / MDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 (winter) / UTC−6 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Boise 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 | 7:48 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:03 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 7:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 8:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Boise at about 12:54 PM in mid-January, and about 1:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 45 minutes ahead of the sun, because Boise sits at 116.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Boise time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Boise |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 438 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Spokane | 461 km (286 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Salt Lake City | 474 km (294 mi) | same time |
| Provo | 532 km (331 mi) | same time |
| Reno | 543 km (337 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Eugene | 553 km (344 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Portland | 553 km (344 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Vancouver | 555 km (345 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Boise in?
Boise is in the America/Boise time zone, UTC−7, or UTC−6 during daylight saving time.
Does Boise have daylight saving time?
Boise 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 Boise when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Boise's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 45 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).