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Minnesota, United States
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Minneapolis follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Minneapolis
What Time Is It in Minneapolis Right Now?
The current local time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States is 07:42:38 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Minneapolis observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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07:42:38 AM
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Minneapolis Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Minneapolis timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Minnesota
Minneapolis is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Minneapolis Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Minneapolis (CDT, UTC-5) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Minneapolis Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Minnesota
Daylight Saving Time: Minneapolis is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Minneapolis is located in United States (Minnesota) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
Time Difference Between Minneapolis and Other Cities
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