Days in Bismarck are currently getting shorter, about 23 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Bismarck
Bismarck is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.8083° N, 100.7837° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,211 km (3,238 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,808 km (2,988 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,230 km (9,463 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,679 km (4,772 mi) west
Bismarck lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Bismarck
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bismarck is near Perth - when it's noon in Bismarck, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bismarck
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bismarck
Bismarck is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bismarck is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Bismarck
In Bismarck, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 52m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 32m, a difference of roughly 7h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bismarck's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bismarck at 46.81° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bismarck
With a population of 75,092, Bismarck ranks as the 551st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bismarck
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS / KBIS) is a regional airport serving Bismarck directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:27:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Bismarck
Bismarck uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bismarck
Business hours in Bismarck (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bismarck
Compare time in Bismarck with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Bismarck
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bismarck in?
Bismarck follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bismarck at UTC-5.
What time is it in Bismarck right now?
The current local time in Bismarck is 09:27:46 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bismarck observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bismarck is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bismarck?
Bismarck is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bismarck?
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) is the airport serving Bismarck. The current local time at the airport is 09:27:46.
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