Airport in Minnesota
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) is a major international airport serving Minnesota directly.
Current local time at the airport is 05:52:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Minnesota, United States
Minnesota uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
Next change: November 1, 2026
Clock moves back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Minnesota
Business hours in Minnesota (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Sao Paulo: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Frankfurt: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Johannesburg: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Singapore: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Hong Kong: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Istanbul: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Auckland: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Minnesota
Compare time in Minnesota with major cities worldwide.
Current Time in Cities of Minnesota, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota at UTC-5.
What time is it in Minnesota right now?
The current local time in Minnesota is 05:52:28 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Minnesota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Minnesota?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is the airport serving Minnesota. The current local time at the airport is 05:52:28.
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