Geographic position of Saint Paul
Saint Paul is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.9444° N, 93.0933° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,003 km (3,109 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,016 km (3,117 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,022 km (9,334 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,335 km (4,558 mi) west
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul
With a population of 303,176, Saint Paul ranks as the 74th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Saint Paul
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) is a major international airport serving Saint Paul directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:30:35.
Daylight saving time changes in Saint Paul
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul
Business hours in Saint Paul (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 Saint Paul
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Saint Paul in?
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul at UTC-5.
What time is it in Saint Paul right now?
The current local time in Saint Paul is 06:30:35 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Saint Paul observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?
Saint Paul is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Saint Paul?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is the airport serving Saint Paul. The current local time at the airport is 06:30:35.
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