Cities in Minnesota
Minnesota is in the Central time zone. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is known for the Twin Cities, the Mayo Clinic, and spectacular northern wilderness.
Cities in Minnesota span the America/Chicago time zone. There are 30 featured cities in Minnesota on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Minnesota is Saint Paul. Minnesota is in the Central time zone. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is known for the Twin Cities, the Mayo Clinic, and spectacular northern wilderness.
Top Cities in Minnesota
Live times · 30 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Chicago.
All Cities in Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Minnesota
How many cities are in Minnesota?
Minnesota has many cities. The top cities in Minnesota featured on WorldTimePage include Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Saint Cloud, Eagan, Coon Rapids, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Apple Valley, Edina, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Lakeville, Blaine, Shakopee, Maplewood, Richfield, Mankato, Moorhead, Winona, Bemidji, Brainerd, Hibbing, Willmar, Faribault, with Saint Paul serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota uses the America/Chicago time zone. All major cities in Minnesota observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Minnesota?
The capital city of Minnesota is Saint Paul. It is located in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the largest cities in Minnesota?
The largest cities in Minnesota include Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington and more.
What is the current time in Minnesota?
The current time in Minnesota follows the America/Chicago time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Minnesota on this page.
Does Minnesota observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Minnesota observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (CST to CDT, UTC−6 to UTC−5) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
Is Minneapolis on the same time as Chicago?
Yes. Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois are always on the same time — both observe Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are Minneapolis, Rochester, and Duluth on the same time?
Yes. Minneapolis, Rochester, and Duluth are all in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Minnesota follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Minnesota, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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