Your TimeLOCAL
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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
MTUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Montana in?
Montana is entirely in the Mountain Time Zone (MT, UTC-7 standard, UTC-6 daylight). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Current Local Time in Montana
11:40:06PM
MDTUTC-6• DST Active
Primary ZoneMountain TimeMST / MDT
UTC OffsetUTC-7Daylight: UTC-6
Capital CityHelenaState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Montana
BillingsMT
MDTMissoulaMT
MDTGreat FallsMT
MDTBozemanMT
MDTHelenaMT
MDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana Time Zone
Official answers regarding Montana local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Montana in?▼
Montana is entirely in the Mountain Time Zone (MT, UTC-7 standard, UTC-6 daylight). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Does Montana observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Montana 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.
What is the current time in Helena, Montana?▼
The capital of Montana is Helena, located in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT).