Current Time in Minot, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 48.23° N, 101.3° W
Elevation: 494 m above sea level
Population rank: #977 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: North Dakota
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m 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
Minot 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 Minot, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Minot
Minot gets 16h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Minot is at 05:44 and sunset in Minot is at 21:48.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 20m near the December solstice to 16h 04m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 01:46 | 05:44 | 13:46 | 18:02 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:46 | 05:44 | 13:46 | 18:02 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 01:46 | 05:44 | 13:46 | 18:02 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 01:46 | 05:44 | 13:46 | 18:02 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:47 | 05:44 | 13:47 | 18:03 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:47 | 05:45 | 13:47 | 18:03 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 01:47 | 05:45 | 13:47 | 18:03 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Minot
Sunrise
in Minot
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Minot
↓
9:48 PM
Day Length
16h 04m
Dawn
in Minot
5:01 AM
Dusk
in Minot
10:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Minot
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:55
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:46
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How Far Is Minot From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,111 km | SW (228deg) |
| New York | 2,306 km | E (101deg) |
| London | 6,647 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 6,975 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 7,838 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,905 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,656 km | SE (131deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,412 km | NNW (327deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Minot?
Minot next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Minot's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Minot and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.2deg S, 78.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minot
What time is it in Minot right now?
The current local time in Minot is 04:29 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Minot follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Minot in?
Minot 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 Minot?
Is Minot on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Minot is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minot today?
Today in Minot: sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset is at 21:48, giving 16h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Minot tonight?
The moon phase over Minot tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Minot?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Minot, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.