Time Now in Prior Lake, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 44.71° N, 93.42° W
Elevation: 289 m above sea level
Population rank: #1997 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
Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Prior Lake
Daylight Hours in Prior Lake
Prior Lake gets 15h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Prior Lake is at 05:37 and sunset in Prior Lake is at 20:59.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 48m near the December solstice to 15h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Prior Lake and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Prior Lake right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Prior Lake
What is the current local time in Prior Lake?
The live local time in Prior Lake is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Prior Lake currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Prior Lake in?
Prior Lake uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Prior Lake observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Prior Lake is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Prior Lake's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Prior Lake.
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Prayer Times in Prior Lake
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 03:07 | 05:37 | 13:18 | 17:26 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:09 | 05:38 | 13:19 | 17:26 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:10 | 05:38 | 13:19 | 17:26 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:12 | 05:39 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:14 | 05:40 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:16 | 05:41 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:17 | 05:42 | 13:19 | 17:25 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Prior Lake
Sunrise
in Prior Lake
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in Prior Lake
↓
8:59 PM
Day Length
15h 22m
Dawn
in Prior Lake
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Prior Lake
9:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Prior Lake
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
24.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:32
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Distances & Clock Changes in Prior Lake
How Far Is Prior Lake From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,643 km | E (99deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,426 km | WSW (249deg) |
| London | 6,484 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,798 km | NE (48deg) |
| Moscow | 7,939 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,952 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,603 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 11,616 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Prior Lake?
Prior Lake next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Prior Lake's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Prior Lake and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.7deg S, 86.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prior Lake
What time is it in Prior Lake right now?
The current local time in Prior Lake is 23:26 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Prior Lake follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Prior Lake in?
Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake?
Prior Lake is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Prior Lake local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Prior Lake on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Prior Lake is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Prior Lake today?
Today in Prior Lake: sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 20:59, giving 15h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Prior Lake tonight?
The moon phase over Prior Lake tonight is Waning Crescent with 24.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Prior Lake?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Prior Lake, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.