What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Time zones in Minnesota
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Minnesota
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Central Time | |
| Saint Paul | Central Time | |
| Duluth | Central Time | |
| Rochester | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Minnesota changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- North Dakota: Central Time, Mountain Time
- South Dakota: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Iowa: Central Time
- Wisconsin: Central Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Does Minnesota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Minnesota changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Minnesota right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Minnesota.