Minnesota Time Zone
Minnesota is in the Central Time Zone (CT). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Minnesota.
🗺️ Minnesota Time Zone: Current local time in Minnesota is shown above. Minnesota follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)).
About the Minnesota time zone
Minnesota is primarily in the Central Time (CT) zone. The entire state observes Central Time (CT) statewide. Minnesota observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Minnesota Time Zone
Minnesota is entirely within the Central Time (CT) zone with an offset of UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). Minnesota observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Minnesota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Minnesota observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Minnesota?
The standard UTC offset for Minnesota is UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.