Current Time in America/North_Dakota/Beulah Time Zone
IANA Name: America/North_Dakota/Beulah
Standard Offset: UTC −06:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −05:00
DST Abbreviation: CDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
The America/North_Dakota/Beulah time zone at a glance
| Right now | 06:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-05:00 (5 hours behind UTC) |
| Abbreviation | CDT |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Region | America |
What time is it in America/North_Dakota/Beulah?
The current local time in the America/North_Dakota/Beulah zone is 06:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on CDT, which is UTC-05:00 - That's 5 hours behind UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
Yes. America/North_Dakota/Beulah uses daylight saving time, so the clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Right now it is on summer (daylight saving) time. Because of this, its UTC offset is not the same all year. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert America/North_Dakota/Beulah time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 07:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 14:00 UTC. These examples use today's CDT offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use America/North_Dakota/Beulah when software asks for a time zone
America/North_Dakota/Beulah is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC-05:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is America/North_Dakota/Beulah time used?
It is the official local time in United States.
Best next checks for America/North_Dakota/Beulah
For a real-world meeting, compare America/North_Dakota/Beulah with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in United States? Remember they are on UTC-05:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The America/North_Dakota/Beulah time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the America/North_Dakota/Beulah time zone?
America/North_Dakota/Beulah is a time zone in the America region. It runs on CDT, which is UTC-05:00.
What is the UTC offset of America/North_Dakota/Beulah?
America/North_Dakota/Beulah is UTC-05:00 right now - 5 hours behind UTC. The offset shifts by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does America/North_Dakota/Beulah use daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks move forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Which countries use America/North_Dakota/Beulah time?
It is used in United States.
How Alarm.now reads America/North_Dakota/Beulah
IANA rule set and current offset
America/North_Dakota/Beulah is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation CST, daylight abbreviation CDT, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.