Time Now in Mankato, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 44.16° N, 94.01° W
Elevation: 253 m above sea level
Population rank: #1185 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
Mankato 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 Mankato, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Mankato
Daylight Hours in Mankato
Mankato gets 15h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mankato is at 05:40 and sunset in Mankato is at 21:01.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 52m near the December solstice to 15h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mankato and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Mankato
What is the current local time in Mankato?
The live local time in Mankato is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Mankato currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Mankato in?
Mankato uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Mankato observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mankato is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Mankato's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mankato.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:13 | 05:40 | 13:20 | 17:27 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:14 | 05:40 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:15 | 05:41 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:17 | 05:42 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:19 | 05:43 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:20 | 05:44 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:22 | 05:44 | 13:21 | 17:27 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mankato
Sunrise
in Mankato
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in Mankato
↓
9:01 PM
Day Length
15h 20m
Dawn
in Mankato
5:04 AM
Dusk
in Mankato
9:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mankato
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
56.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:37
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Distances & Clock Changes in Mankato
How Far Is Mankato From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,681 km | E (96deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,361 km | WSW (250deg) |
| London | 6,560 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,873 km | NE (48deg) |
| Moscow | 8,015 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,939 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,619 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 11,692 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Mankato?
Mankato next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Mankato's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mankato and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.2deg S, 86.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mankato
What time is it in Mankato right now?
The current local time in Mankato is 01:28 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Mankato follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Mankato in?
Mankato 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 Mankato?
Is Mankato on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Mankato is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mankato today?
Today in Mankato: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 21:01, giving 15h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mankato tonight?
The moon phase over Mankato tonight is Last Quarter with 56.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Mankato?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mankato, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.