What time zone does Minneapolis use?
Minneapolis, United States uses America/Chicago. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC -06:00.
Time in Minneapolis, United States
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
UTC -06:00 America/Chicago
Timezone Overview
Minneapolis uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago and is currently on UTC -06:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Americas, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Minneapolis lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC -06:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Chicago
- WORLD REGION
- Americas
SUN & DAYLIGHT — MINNEAPOLIS
- SUNRISE
- 07:16 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:45 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 11h 29m
- SOLAR NOON
- 01:01 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN UNITED STATES
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Columbus Day | |
| Columbus Day | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | |
| Veterans Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Time SyncTime format:AM/PM
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City Time FAQs
Does Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.