Geographic position of Minneapolis
Minneapolis is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.9800° N, 93.2638° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,007 km (3,111 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,012 km (3,114 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,026 km (9,337 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,344 km (4,563 mi) west
Minneapolis lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Minneapolis
With a population of 410,939, Minneapolis ranks as the 55th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Minneapolis
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) is a major international airport serving Minneapolis directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:33:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Minneapolis
Minneapolis uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Minneapolis
Business hours in Minneapolis (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Minneapolis
Compare time in Minneapolis with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Minneapolis at UTC-5.
What time is it in Minneapolis right now?
The current local time in Minneapolis is 11:33:38 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Minneapolis?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is the airport serving Minneapolis. The current local time at the airport is 11:33:38.
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