Current time in Idaho
Mountain Time UTC−7 · two zones (MT & PT)
Idaho's time zones
Idaho is split in two. Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls — the populous south — observe Mountain Time (MST UTC−7, MDT UTC−6). The northern panhandle, including Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, and Lewiston, runs on Pacific Time, an hour earlier.
The divide crosses the state in the sparsely settled Salmon River country, roughly following the river between the panhandle and the south. North Idaho's road and business links point west toward Spokane, Washington, which is why that region keeps Washington's clock; the tz database gives southern Idaho its own identifier, America/Boise.
| Standard time | MST, UTC−7 (panhandle: PST, UTC−8) |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | MDT, UTC−6 (panhandle: PDT, UTC−7) |
| IANA zone | America/Boise |
| vs New York | +2 h |
| Panhandle (PT) | −1 h |
| vs Honolulu | −3 / −4 h |
Time in Idaho cities
The city page below carries a live clock plus sunrise, sunset, and DST dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is all of Idaho in the same time zone?
No. The south, including Boise, is on Mountain Time; the northern panhandle keeps Pacific Time, in step with Spokane.
What's the time difference between Idaho and New York?
Boise is 2 hours behind New York; Coeur d'Alene is 3. Full charts: MST to EST and PST to EST.
Does Idaho observe daylight saving time?
Yes, in both zones — forward the second Sunday of March, back the first Sunday of November. Dates: DST page.