Current Time in Minnesota, United States
Minnesota is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Minnesota
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Minnesota and other cities
Daylight saving time in Minnesota
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Minnesota time FAQ
What time is it in Minnesota right now?
Minnesota is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Minnesota, updated every second.
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Minnesota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Minnesota and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Minnesota.
Cities in Minnesota
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.