Time Now in Minneapolis, United States 🇺🇸
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Minneapolis ranks
#47 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 44.98° N, 93.26° W
Elevation: 253 m above sea level
Population rank: #53 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
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Minneapolis
Daylight Hours in Minneapolis
Minneapolis gets 15h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Minneapolis is at 05:32 and sunset in Minneapolis is at 21:02.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 46m near the December solstice to 15h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Minneapolis and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Minneapolis right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Minneapolis
What is the current local time in Minneapolis?
The live local time in Minneapolis is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Minneapolis currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Minneapolis is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Minneapolis's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Minneapolis.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 02:56 | 05:32 | 13:17 | 17:25 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 02:57 | 05:32 | 13:17 | 17:25 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 02:59 | 05:33 | 13:17 | 17:25 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 03:00 | 05:34 | 13:17 | 17:26 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:02 | 05:34 | 13:18 | 17:26 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:03 | 05:35 | 13:18 | 17:25 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:05 | 05:36 | 13:18 | 17:25 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Minneapolis
Sunrise
in Minneapolis
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in Minneapolis
↓
9:02 PM
Day Length
15h 29m
Dawn
in Minneapolis
4:54 AM
Dusk
in Minneapolis
9:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Minneapolis
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:06
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Distances & Clock Changes in Minneapolis
How Far Is Minneapolis From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,635 km | E (100deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,449 km | WSW (249deg) |
| London | 6,455 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,768 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 7,907 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,965 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,589 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 11,584 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Minneapolis's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Minneapolis and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.0deg S, 86.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minneapolis
What time is it in Minneapolis right now?
The current local time in Minneapolis is 07:16 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Minneapolis follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Minneapolis local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Minneapolis on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis today?
Today in Minneapolis: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 21:02, giving 15h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Minneapolis tonight?
The moon phase over Minneapolis tonight is Waning Gibbous with 81.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Minneapolis?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Minneapolis, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.