Time Now in Bismarck, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 46.81° N, 100.78° W
Elevation: 514 m above sea level
Population rank: #589 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: North Dakota
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Bismarck is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Bismarck, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bismarck
Daylight Hours in Bismarck
Bismarck gets 15h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bismarck is at 05:57 and sunset in Bismarck is at 21:38.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 31m near the December solstice to 15h 52m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Bismarck
What is the current local time in Bismarck?
The live local time in Bismarck is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bismarck currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Bismarck in?
Bismarck uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Bismarck observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bismarck is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:04 | 05:57 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:06 | 05:57 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:08 | 05:58 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:11 | 05:59 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:13 | 06:00 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:15 | 06:01 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:17 | 06:02 | 13:48 | 17:59 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bismarck
Sunrise
in Bismarck
↑
5:57 AM
Sunset
in Bismarck
↓
9:38 PM
Day Length
15h 40m
Dawn
in Bismarck
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Bismarck
10:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bismarck
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
56.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:10
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bismarck
How Far Is Bismarck From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,040 km | SW (232deg) |
| New York | 2,242 km | E (98deg) |
| London | 6,731 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,057 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 7,968 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,043 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,522 km | SE (132deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,565 km | NNW (327deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bismarck?
Bismarck next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bismarck's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bismarck and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.8deg S, 79.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck
What time is it in Bismarck right now?
The current local time in Bismarck is 01:05 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Bismarck follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Bismarck in?
Bismarck uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bismarck?
Is Bismarck on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bismarck is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bismarck today?
Today in Bismarck: sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 21:38, giving 15h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bismarck tonight?
The moon phase over Bismarck tonight is Last Quarter with 56.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Bismarck?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bismarck, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.