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Time in MinneapolisUTC-05

Live clock and time-zone data for Minneapolis, United States — Chicago (America/Chicago), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
17:11
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Day
Timezone
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05
Abbreviation
CDT
Population
429,954
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Minneapolis follow Chicago (America/Chicago), currently UTC-05 from UTC. A standard business day in United States starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Minneapolis, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)11:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Minneapolis ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best time to call Minneapolis from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Minneapolis without falling outside office hours.

Is Minneapolis in the same time zone as Lima?

Minneapolis shares the IANA zone America/Chicago. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in United States share the same clock.

What are typical business hours in Minneapolis?

Offices in United States typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

What is the current UTC offset in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is currently UTC-05 from UTC, on the America/Chicago timezone.

What time zone abbreviation does Minneapolis use?

Minneapolis uses the abbreviation CDT, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Chicago.

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