Time Now in Elk River, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 45.3° N, 93.57° W
Elevation: 273 m above sea level
Population rank: #2129 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
Elk River 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 Elk River, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Elk River
Daylight Hours in Elk River
Elk River gets 15h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Elk River is at 05:45 and sunset in Elk River is at 20:55.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 43m near the December solstice to 15h 39m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Elk River
What is the current local time in Elk River?
The live local time in Elk River is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Elk River currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Elk River in?
Elk River uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Elk River observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elk River is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Elk River's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Elk River.
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Prayer Times in Elk River
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:20 | 05:44 | 13:20 | 17:26 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:22 | 05:45 | 13:20 | 17:26 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:24 | 05:46 | 13:20 | 17:26 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:26 | 05:47 | 13:20 | 17:25 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:28 | 05:48 | 13:20 | 17:25 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:30 | 05:49 | 13:20 | 17:25 | 20:51 | 22:21 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:32 | 05:50 | 13:20 | 17:24 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elk River
Sunrise
in Elk River
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Elk River
↓
8:55 PM
Day Length
15h 10m
Dawn
in Elk River
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Elk River
9:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elk River
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Elk River
How Far Is Elk River From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,666 km | E (101deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,439 km | WSW (248deg) |
| London | 6,448 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,763 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 7,886 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,008 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,546 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 11,564 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Elk River?
Elk River next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Elk River's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Elk River and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.3deg S, 86.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk River
What time is it in Elk River right now?
The current local time in Elk River is 06:07 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Elk River follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Elk River in?
Elk River 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 Elk River?
Is Elk River on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Elk River is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elk River today?
Today in Elk River: sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset is at 20:55, giving 15h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elk River tonight?
The moon phase over Elk River tonight is Waxing Crescent with 30.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Elk River?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Elk River, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.