Current Time in Boise, ID
Boise is a city in Idaho, home to about 235,000 people. It runs on Mountain Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Boise is in southern Idaho, which is on Mountain Time — the northern panhandle around Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston is on Pacific Time instead.
Time zone
Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:20 AM / 8:00 PM
Population
235,000
Boise vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | same time |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 1 hour behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 2 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 4 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 5 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 16 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 7 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 8 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 10 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Boise in?
Boise is in the Mountain Time zone — Boise is in southern Idaho, which is on Mountain Time — the northern panhandle around Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston is on Pacific Time instead.
Does Boise observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Boise observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Boise today?
Today, sunrise in Boise is around 7:20 AM and sunset is around 8:00 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Boise?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.