Current Time in Minnesota
Minnesota runs on Central Time.
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Capital
Saint Paul
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
5,700,000
Cities in Minnesota
Minnesota vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is entirely in the Central Time zone.
Does Minnesota observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Minnesota observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Minnesota's capital and what time zone is it in?
Saint Paul is Minnesota's capital.