Current Time in Minneapolis, United States

Q: What timezone is Minneapolis in?

Minneapolis is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Minneapolis?

Minneapolis's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Minneapolis in?

Minneapolis is located in North America. It is the 429 thousand population city in United States.

United States · CST/CDT · UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST)

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America/Chicago

Minneapolis Timezone Details

Timezone	CST/CDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-6:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-5:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Chicago
Country	United States
Population	429 thousand

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About Minneapolis Time Zone (CST/CDT)

Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota, uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Together with adjacent Saint Paul, it forms the Twin Cities metropolitan area, a major Midwest economic hub.

Key fact: Minneapolis is in the same timezone as Chicago and Dallas.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Minneapolis with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Minneapolis Time

What time is it in Minneapolis right now? +

The current time in Minneapolis, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Minneapolis is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).

What timezone is Minneapolis in? +

Minneapolis is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.

Does Minneapolis observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -6:00; in summer it is -5:00.

What is the UTC offset for Minneapolis? +

Minneapolis's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and London? +

Minneapolis (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Minneapolis is in the same timezone as Chicago and Dallas.

How do I convert Minneapolis time to UTC? +

To convert Minneapolis time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Minneapolis and the UTC offset is UTC-6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Minneapolis in? +

Minneapolis is located in North America. It is the 429 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Minneapolis? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Minneapolis is America/Chicago. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Minneapolis? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl (MSP) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Minneapolis to London, Minneapolis to New York, Minneapolis to Dubai, Minneapolis to Tokyo.