Current Local Time in Fargo
Fargo, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Fargo 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 Fargo
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (15-28°C) and very cold winters (-18 to -6°C). Extreme cold.
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📍About Fargo Time Zone
Fargo is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Fargo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Fargo is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Fargo, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard Midwestern hours. NDSU football dominates fall weekends. local time. Fargo observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Fargo has a population of approximately 125K (260K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Fargo from abroad, use the country code +1 701. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Fargo time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Fargo ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Fargo Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 46.88°, -96.79°
- • Calling Code: +1 701