State in United States

Current Local Time in Minnesota

Current local time and time zone in Minnesota, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

📅 Best: May, July, August and September👥 5.7 million

Quick facts about Minnesota

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates44°57′13.3″N 93°5′24″W (44.9537, -93.09)
CapitalSaint Paul
Population5.740.000
Area86.936 sq mi
AbbreviationMN
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
Best monthsMay, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Local time by national park in Minnesota

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Local time by state park in Minnesota

2 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Local time by city in Minnesota

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Local time by county in Minnesota

1 counties mapped in this atlas

Local time by lake in Minnesota

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Local time by river in Minnesota

1 rivers mapped in this atlas

Summary

Minnesota is a state in United States. Minnesota is a US state with its capital at Saint Paul. It has a population of about 5.7 million. The capital is Saint Paul.

The best time to visit Minnesota is May, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 8°F.

Nearby highlights include Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Lake Superior.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 44°57′13.3″N 93°5′24″W (44.9537, -93.09)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Minnesota?

Minnesota is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 44.9537, -93.09. It lies in North America.

When is the best time to visit Minnesota?

May, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Minnesota, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

How many people live in Minnesota?

Minnesota has a population of approximately 5.7 million.

What are the top things to do in Minnesota?

Popular options include Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Lake Superior, Mississippi River and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

What places are in Minnesota?

Minnesota covers 7 places in this atlas, including Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Minneapolis, Tettegouche State Park, Hennepin County and Lake Superior.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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