Time in Pocatello now
8:57AMMST
MSTUTC−7−2 h vs New York (you)America/Boise
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (MDT, UTC−6)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (MST, UTC−7)
Clock rules in Pocatello
Pocatello keeps MST (UTC−7) in winter and MDT (UTC−6) in summer, the clock of most of Idaho. Not all of Idaho is on it: PST (UTC−8) / PDT (UTC−7) in Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston. tzdata describes Pocatello’s zone, America/Boise, as “Mountain - ID (south), OR (east)”.
Local mean solar time at 112.45° W is UTC−7:30, so standard time runs 30 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:30 PM (an hour later in summer).
Pocatello has kept the same clocks as Boise since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Boise page.
Time difference from Pocatello
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Pocatello | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 2,990 km | 10:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 3,170 km | 10:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,100 km | 7:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Chicago | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,030 km | 9:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Mexico City | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,890 km | 9:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| Ottawa | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,920 km | 10:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| London | World cities | 3:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +8 h | +8 h | +8 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h | +11 h | +10 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 9:27 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +12 h 30 min | +12 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 11:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +15 h | +15 h | +14 h |
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Places near Pocatello
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Pocatello |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 239 km south | same clock |
| West Valley City | 245 km south | same clock |
| West Jordan | 255 km south | same clock |
| Provo | 300 km south | same clock |
| Boise | 315 km west | same clock |
| Billings | 451 km north-east | same clock |
| Calgary CA | 918 km north | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Phoenix | 1,048 km south | same time in January, 1 h behind in July |
| Los Angeles | 1,102 km south-west | 1 h behind |
Pocatello at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceIdaho
- Population54,441
- Coordinates42.87° N, 112.45° W
- Elevation1,360 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Boise
- Standard timeMST (UTC−7)
- Daylight saving timeMDT (UTC−6)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Pocatello now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Pocatello is on UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer, 2 hours behind Washington.
What time zone is Pocatello in?
Pocatello keeps MST (UTC−7) in winter and MDT (UTC−6) in summer, the clock of most of Idaho. Not all of Idaho is on it: PST (UTC−8) / PDT (UTC−7) in Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston. tzdata describes Pocatello’s zone, America/Boise, as “Mountain - ID (south), OR (east)”. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Boise.