Time in North Dakota facts for kids

Counties of North Dakota observing Mountain Time Zone. The red areas are entirely in Mountain Time, yellow areas are partly in Mountain Time, and white areas are in Central Time.

Did you know that not all places in a state follow the same time? In North Dakota, most areas are in the Central Time Zone. But some parts, especially in the southwest, follow the Mountain Time Zone. This means if you travel across the state, you might need to change your watch!

This happens because North Dakota is a wide state. The time zones in the United States are set up to divide the country into different sections. This helps make sure that noon is generally when the sun is highest in the sky in each area.

Which Counties Are in Mountain Time?

Eight counties in North Dakota are fully in the Mountain Time Zone. These counties are mostly found west of the Missouri River.

The counties that observe Mountain Time are:

Also, parts of three other counties follow Mountain Time:

So, if you are visiting North Dakota, remember to check which time zone you are in!

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