Current local time in Fargo, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Fargo. Fargo is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | North Dakota |
| Population | about 127,000 |
| Coordinates | 46.88° N, 96.79° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Fargo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). 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 | 7:30 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:32 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:09 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Fargo at about 12:36 PM in mid-January, and about 1:32 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Fargo sits at 96.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Fargo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Fargo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Fargo |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg, Canada | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Minneapolis | 345 km (215 mi) | same time |
| St. Paul | 358 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Sioux Falls | 370 km (230 mi) | same time |
| Lakeville | 370 km (230 mi) | same time |
| Rochester | 463 km (288 mi) | same time |
| Omaha | 630 km (391 mi) | same time |
| Des Moines | 641 km (398 mi) | same time |
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 Fargo in?
Fargo is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Fargo have daylight saving time?
Fargo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Fargo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Fargo's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 27 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).