Current Time in Minneapolis, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
44.98° N,
93.26° W
Population: 410,939
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/Chicago
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CDT)
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
Time in Minneapolis — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Minneapolis's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Minneapolis right now?
The current local time in Minneapolis, United States is 18:07 (Saturday, June 13, 2026). Minneapolis observes the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-5 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Minneapolis use?
Minneapolis uses America/Chicago, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Minneapolis.
Does Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Minneapolis currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Chicago time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Minneapolis?
Right now Minneapolis is at UTC-5. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Minneapolis observes DST.
When does the day change in Minneapolis?
Midnight in Minneapolis occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Chicago zone. Since Minneapolis is at UTC-5, the date here is behind UTC by 5 hours.