Current Local Time in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Minneapolis follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Minneapolis
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and very cold winters (-13 to -4°C). Heavy snowfall.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Minneapolis Time Zone
Minneapolis is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Minneapolis serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Minneapolis is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Minneapolis, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard 9 AM to 5 PM. Skyway system connects downtown buildings (heated in winter). local time. Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Minneapolis has a population of approximately 430K (3.7M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Minneapolis from abroad, use the country code +1 612. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Minneapolis time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Minneapolis ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Minneapolis Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 44.98°, -93.27°
- • Calling Code: +1 612