Current Time in Minnesota

Central Time (CT) · CST (UTC−6) in winter · CDT (UTC−5) during Daylight Saving Time

Current Time in Minnesota
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Minnesota Time Facts

Time Zone
CT — Central Time (UTC-6/UTC-5)
DST Rule
2nd Sunday Mar → 1st Sunday Nov
IANA Identifier
America/Chicago
Population
~5.7 million
Fortune 500
16 Fortune 500 HQs — most per capita
Famous For
Mall of America, Target, 3M, Mayo Clinic

Corporate Powerhouse on Central Time

Minnesota punches far above its weight: 16 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here — the most per capita of any US state. UnitedHealth Group (#5), Target, 3M, US Bancorp, Best Buy, General Mills, and Medtronic all run on Central Time. UnitedHealth alone is a $350B+ revenue company.

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is consistently ranked the #1 hospital in the world. Patients fly from every country to receive care here. Medical appointments, surgical schedules, and research collaborations all operate on CT.

The Mall of America in Bloomington is the largest mall in the Western Hemisphere — with over 520 stores, an indoor amusement park, and an aquarium. It attracts 40 million visitors annually, more than the populations of many countries.

Major Minnesota Cities — All on CT

Minneapolis
Pop. 430K
Largest city, Target HQ, music scene
Saint Paul
Pop. 310K
State capital, twin city, 3M HQ
Rochester
Pop. 120K
Mayo Clinic, medical tourism hub
Bloomington
Pop. 90K
Mall of America, MSP airport area
Duluth
Pop. 90K
Lake Superior, iron ore, shipping
Plymouth
Pop. 80K
Medtronic HQ, tech suburb

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Minnesota right now?
Minnesota uses Central Time — CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) during Daylight Saving Time. All cities — Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington — are on the same time zone. The live clock above shows the current time in Minnesota.
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota is in the Central Time Zone. In winter it uses CST (UTC−6) and during DST it uses CDT (UTC−5). The IANA identifier is America/Chicago. Minnesota shares Central Time with Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and most of the central United States.
What is the time difference between Minnesota and New York?
New York (Eastern Time) is always 1 hour ahead of Minnesota (Central Time). When it is 9:00 AM in Minneapolis, it is 10:00 AM in New York. Both states change clocks on the same dates, so this 1-hour gap is constant year-round.
What is the time difference between Minnesota and California?
Minnesota (Central Time) is always 2 hours ahead of California (Pacific Time). When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in Minneapolis. Both states change clocks on the same dates, so this 2-hour gap is constant year-round.
What is the time difference between Minnesota and London?
Minneapolis (CST, UTC−6) is 6 hours behind London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During both US and UK summer time, the gap is typically 6–7 hours depending on transition dates.
Does Minnesota observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Minnesota observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.

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Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Minnesota: America/Chicago (CST UTC−6 / CDT UTC−5).