What time zone is Idaho in?
Idaho is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6). Pacific Time (PST, UTC−8 / PDT, UTC−7) is used in the northern Panhandle, north of the Salmon River (Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, Lewiston).
Time zones in Idaho
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Time | MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6 | |
| Pacific Time | PST, UTC−8 / PDT, UTC−7 |
Cities in Idaho
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | Mountain Time | |
| Idaho Falls | Mountain Time | |
| Pocatello | Mountain Time | |
| Coeur d'Alene | Pacific Time | |
| Lewiston | Pacific Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Idaho changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Washington: Pacific Time
- Oregon: Pacific Time, Mountain Time
- Nevada: Pacific Time, Mountain Time
- Utah: Mountain Time
- Wyoming: Mountain Time
- Montana: Mountain Time
Other states on Mountain Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Idaho in?
Idaho is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6). Pacific Time (PST, UTC−8 / PDT, UTC−7) is used in the northern Panhandle, north of the Salmon River (Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, Lewiston).
Does Idaho observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Idaho changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Idaho right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Idaho's Mountain Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Idaho split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Idaho uses Mountain Time. Pacific Time is used in the northern Panhandle, north of the Salmon River (Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, Lewiston).