Time Now in Crystal, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 45.03° N, 93.36° W
Elevation: 272 m above sea level
Population rank: #2223 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Minnesota
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Crystal is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Crystal, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Crystal
Daylight Hours in Crystal
Crystal gets 15h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Crystal is at 05:39 and sunset in Crystal is at 20:58.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 45m near the December solstice to 15h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Crystal and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Crystal right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Crystal
What is the current local time in Crystal?
The live local time in Crystal is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Crystal currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Crystal in?
Crystal uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Crystal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Crystal is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Crystal's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Crystal.
Weather in Crystal
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Prayer Times in Crystal
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:10 | 05:39 | 13:19 | 17:26 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:12 | 05:40 | 13:19 | 17:26 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:14 | 05:40 | 13:19 | 17:26 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:16 | 05:41 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:18 | 05:42 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:20 | 05:43 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:21 | 05:44 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Crystal
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14-day Forecast for Crystal
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Crystal
Sunrise
in Crystal
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in Crystal
↓
8:58 PM
Day Length
15h 18m
Dawn
in Crystal
5:02 AM
Dusk
in Crystal
9:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Crystal
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 04:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:54
View the detailed moon calendar for Crystal with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Crystal
How Far Is Crystal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,644 km | E (100deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,444 km | WSW (249deg) |
| London | 6,457 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,771 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 7,905 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,975 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,579 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 11,583 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Crystal?
Crystal next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Crystal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Crystal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.0deg S, 86.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal
What time is it in Crystal right now?
The current local time in Crystal is 03:50 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Crystal follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Crystal in?
Crystal uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Crystal?
Is Crystal on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Crystal is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Crystal today?
Today in Crystal: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 20:58, giving 15h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Crystal tonight?
The moon phase over Crystal tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Crystal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Crystal, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.