Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
MNUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is entirely located in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). It observes Daylight Saving Time.
Current Local Time in Minnesota
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CitySaint PaulState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Minnesota
MinneapolisMN
CDTSaint PaulMN
CDTRochesterMN
CDTBloomingtonMN
CDTDuluthMN
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota Time Zone
Official answers regarding Minnesota local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Minnesota in?▼
Minnesota is entirely located in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). It observes Daylight Saving Time.
Does Minnesota observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Minnesota observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Saint Paul, Minnesota?▼
The capital of Minnesota is Saint Paul, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).