City in Minnesota

Current Local Time in Minneapolis

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

🌙 74°F now🕔 10:25 PM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 430.000

Current local time in Minneapolis

10:25 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now3:25 AM
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset8:04 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset8:04 PM
Daylight13h 38m
Solar noon1:15 PM
Golden hour (am)6:26 AM - 7:26 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:04 PM - 8:04 PM
Blue hour (am)5:56 AM - 6:26 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset2:25 AM

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Quick facts about Minneapolis

TypeCity
StateMinnesota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265)
Population430.000
Known forLakes, arts and the Mall of America
Local time10:25 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJuly, August and September
ClimateContinental

Summary

Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota. Minneapolis is known for Lakes, arts and the Mall of America. It has a population of about 430.000.

Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Minneapolis with clear. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 56°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Minneapolis is 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 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 9°F.

Nearby highlights include Mississippi River, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Minneapolis today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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Coordinates: 44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Minneapolis right now?

It is currently 74°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?

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

What time zone is Minneapolis in?

Minneapolis observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:25 PM.

How many people live in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has a population of approximately 430.000.

What are the top things to do in Minneapolis?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 August 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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