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Current time in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN is on Central Time, UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.

Minneapolis, MN
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Central Time · CST / CDT · UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer

Minneapolis's time zone

Time zoneCentral Time
CodeCST / CDT
UTC offsetUTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer
Daylight savingYes

Central Time. UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Clock changes, Nov 2026 to Dec 2027

DateChangeNew offset
Mar 14, 2027Clocks go forward 1 hourUTC−5
Nov 7, 2027Clocks go back 1 hourUTC−6

Nearest time zones either side

Earlier · to the westDenver–Denver is 1 hour behind Minneapolis all year.Mountain TimeLater · to the eastWinnipeg–Winnipeg is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis in winter and on the same time in summer.Manitoba Time

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Questions

What time zone is Minneapolis in?

Minneapolis uses Central Time (CST / CDT). UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Does Minneapolis change its clocks?

Yes. Minneapolis changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Denver?

Denver is 1 hour behind Minneapolis all year.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Winnipeg?

Winnipeg is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis in winter and on the same time in summer.