Current Time in Minneapolis, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Minneapolis time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
44.98° N, 93.26° W
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to New York | +1 hour | |
| Minneapolis to London | +6 hours | |
| Minneapolis to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Minneapolis to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Minneapolis. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Minneapolis
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 7:16 PM local time, giving 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Minneapolis?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Minneapolis follows Central Time.