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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
IDUS State Time GuideSplit State (Multiple Zones)

What time zone is Idaho in?

Idaho is divided between Mountain Time (southern and eastern Idaho including Boise) and Pacific Time (the northern Idaho Panhandle including Coeur d’Alene and Moscow). The Salmon River forms the natural boundary.

Current Local Time in Idaho
11:40:06PM
MDTUTC-6• DST Active
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Idaho Time Zone Split: Exact County Boundaries

Southern and eastern Idaho are in Mountain Time, while the northern Idaho Panhandle (north of the Salmon River) is in Pacific Time.

Primary Zone: MOUNTAIN Time

Southern and eastern Idaho (~75% of state population)

  • Ada (Boise)
  • Canyon (Nampa)
  • Bonneville (Idaho Falls)
  • Bannock (Pocatello)
  • Twin Falls
Secondary Zone: PACIFIC Time

Northern Idaho Panhandle (~25% of population)

  • Kootenai (Coeur d’Alene)
  • Bonner (Sandpoint)
  • Latah (Moscow)
  • Nez Perce (Lewiston)
  • Boundary
  • Shoshone

💡 Note: The Salmon River serves as the natural divider between Mountain and Pacific time zones in Idaho.

Primary ZoneMountain TimeMST / MDT
UTC OffsetUTC-7Daylight: UTC-6
Capital CityBoiseState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov

Major Cities & Metro Areas in Idaho

BoiseID
MDT
MeridianID
MDT
NampaID
MDT
Idaho FallsID
MDT
Coeur d’AleneID
MDT

Neighboring States & Time Zones

Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.

WashingtonWA
Pacific TimeZone Shift
OregonOR
Pacific TimeZone Shift
NevadaNV
Pacific TimeZone Shift
UtahUT
Mountain TimeSame Zone
WyomingWY
Mountain TimeSame Zone
MontanaMT
Mountain TimeSame Zone

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho Time Zone

Official answers regarding Idaho local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.

What time zone is Idaho in?▼
Idaho is divided between Mountain Time (southern and eastern Idaho including Boise) and Pacific Time (the northern Idaho Panhandle including Coeur d’Alene and Moscow). The Salmon River forms the natural boundary.
Does Idaho observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Idaho observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
Is Idaho in one or two time zones?▼
Idaho is split between two time zones. Southern Idaho (including Boise, Twin Falls, and Pocatello) is in Mountain Time, while North Idaho (the Panhandle, including Coeur d’Alene and Moscow) is in Pacific Time.
What is the current time in Boise, Idaho?▼
The capital of Idaho is Boise, located in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT).