Days in Minot are currently getting shorter, about 25 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Minot
Minot is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.2325° N, 101.2963° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,369 km (3,336 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,650 km (2,889 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,388 km (9,562 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,511 km (4,667 mi) west
Minot lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Minot
The point on Earth exactly opposite Minot is near Perth - when it's noon in Minot, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Minot
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Minot
Minot is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Minot is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Minot
In Minot, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 5m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 20m, a difference of roughly 7h 45m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Minot's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Minot at 48.23° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Minot
With a population of 49,450, Minot ranks as the 990th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Minot
Minot International Airport (MOT / KMOT) is a regional airport serving Minot directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:27:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Minot
Minot 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 Minot
Business hours in Minot (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 Minot
Compare time in Minot with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Minot
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Minot in?
Minot 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 Minot at UTC-5.
What time is it in Minot right now?
The current local time in Minot is 09:27:01 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Minot observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Minot 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 Minot?
Minot is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Minot?
Minot International Airport (MOT) is the airport serving Minot. The current local time at the airport is 09:27:01.
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