Current Local Time in Bismarck
Bismarck, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Bismarck follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Bismarck
☀️Climate
Continental with warm summers (14-28°C) and very cold winters (-18 to -4°C). Extreme temperature swings.
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📍About Bismarck Time Zone
Bismarck is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Bismarck serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Bismarck is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Bismarck, consider that standard business hours are typically Government 8 AM to 5 PM. Traditional Midwestern hours. local time. Bismarck observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Bismarck has a population of approximately 75K (130K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Bismarck from abroad, use the country code +1 701. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Bismarck time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Bismarck ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Bismarck Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 46.81°, -100.78°
- • Calling Code: +1 701