Minnesota time zone
Central Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in Minnesota
Questions
What time zone is Minnesota in?
All of Minnesota is on Central Time (UTC−6, or UTC−5 in summer).
Does Minnesota have two time zones?
No. Minnesota is entirely on Central Time.
Does Minnesota observe daylight saving time?
Minnesota observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in Minnesota right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Minnesota.