What time zone is Columbia Falls in?

Columbia Falls uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.

When is the next clock change in Columbia Falls?

Clocks in Columbia Falls move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from MST (UTC−07:00) to MDT (UTC−06:00)

Does Columbia Falls observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Columbia Falls observes daylight saving time: MDT (UTC−6) in summer and MST (UTC−7) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Columbia Falls?

Columbia Falls is UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer

Current Time in Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana, USA

7:16:27 PM

19:16:27

Saturday, November 14, 2026

MST (Mountain Standard Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Denver

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Time zone details

Columbia Falls is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Columbia Falls

Sunrise7:43 AMSolar noon12:21 PMSunset4:58 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Montana
County: Flathead County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,093
Elevation: 941 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 48° 22' N / 114° 10' W

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Clock changes in Columbia Falls

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM MDT1:00 AM MST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Solar noon: 12:21 PM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 15 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:08 AM – 5:32 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:30 AM – 6:10 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:54 AM – 6:47 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:43 AM (southeast, 117.3°)
Sunset: 4:58 PM (southwest, 242.6°)
Day length: 9 hr 15 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:21 PM (23.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:08 AM – 5:32 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:30 AM – 6:10 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 6:47 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:45 PM (southeast, 128.0°)
Moonset: 9:04 PM (southwest, 233.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:43 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 15 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:44 AM	4:57 PM	9 hr 12 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:46 AM	4:56 PM	9 hr 10 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:47 AM	4:55 PM	9 hr 07 min	2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:49 AM	4:54 PM	9 hr 05 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:50 AM	4:52 PM	9 hr 02 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:52 AM	4:51 PM	9 hr 00 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Montana

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Columbia Falls in?: Columbia Falls uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.
When is the next clock change in Columbia Falls?: Clocks in Columbia Falls move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from MST (UTC−07:00) to MDT (UTC−06:00)
Does Columbia Falls observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Columbia Falls observes daylight saving time: MDT (UTC−6) in summer and MST (UTC−7) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Columbia Falls?: Columbia Falls is UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer