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Minnesota
United States
12:09:28 AM
11 Sep 2024

Minnesota Info

Abbreviation:
MN
State capital:
Saint Paul
Population:
5,700,000
Largest city:
Minneapolis (440,000)
State bird:
Common Loon
State flower:
Pink and White Lady's Slipper
State tree:
Red Pine (Norway Pine)

Local facts for Minnesota

What time zone does Minnesota use?
Minnesota uses Central Time (CT), which is Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) during the winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during the summer.
Does Minnesota observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Minnesota observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward 1 hour in March to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) and set back 1 hour in November to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6).
What is the time difference between Minnesota and New York?
Minnesota is 1 hour behind New York. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Minnesota (Central Time), it is 1:00 PM in New York (Eastern Time).
Are there any other states that share the same time zone as Minnesota?
Yes, the Central Time Zone is shared by many states in the Midwest and South, including Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Texas.