Current Time in Saint Paul, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Saint Paul 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
44.94° N, 93.09° W
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul to New York | +1 hour | |
| Saint Paul to London | +6 hours | |
| Saint Paul to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Saint Paul to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Saint Paul to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Saint Paul. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Saint Paul
What time zone is Saint Paul in?
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Saint Paul. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Saint Paul?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 7:15 PM local time, giving 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Saint Paul?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Saint Paul follows Central Time.