Days in Missoula 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 Missoula
Missoula is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.8722° N, 113.9940° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,218 km (3,242 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,801 km (2,983 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,237 km (9,468 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,675 km (5,390 mi) west
Missoula 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 Missoula
The point on Earth exactly opposite Missoula is near Antananarivo - when it's noon in Missoula, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Missoula
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Missoula
Missoula is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Missoula 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 Missoula
In Missoula, 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 31m, a difference of roughly 7h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Missoula's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Missoula at 46.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Missoula
With a population of 71,022, Missoula ranks as the 598th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Missoula
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO / KMSO) is a regional airport serving Missoula directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:27:50.
Daylight saving time changes in Missoula
Missoula uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- 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-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Missoula
Business hours in Missoula (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Missoula
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Missoula in?
Missoula follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Missoula at UTC-6.
What time is it in Missoula right now?
The current local time in Missoula is 08:27:50 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Missoula observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Missoula 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 Missoula?
Missoula is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Missoula?
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) is the airport serving Missoula. The current local time at the airport is 08:27:50.
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