What time zone is Blooming Prairie in?

Blooming Prairie uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Blooming Prairie?

Clocks in Blooming Prairie move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Does Blooming Prairie observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Blooming Prairie observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Blooming Prairie?

Blooming Prairie is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota, USA

3:43:25 AM

03:43:25

Monday, October 26, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Blooming Prairie is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Blooming Prairie

Sunrise7:40 AMSolar noon12:56 PMSunset6:10 PM

Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 22 hoursUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Minnesota
County: Steele County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,993
Elevation: 394 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 43° 51' N / 93° 03' W

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Clock changes in Blooming Prairie

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:40 AM
Solar noon: 12:56 PM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 30 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:11 AM – 6:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:37 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:04 AM – 7:47 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:40 AM (east, 106.7°)
Sunset: 6:10 PM (west, 253.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 30 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:56 PM (33.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:11 AM – 6:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:37 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:04 AM – 7:47 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:07 PM (northeast, 60.7°)
Moonset: 8:24 AM (northwest, 296.3°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	7:40 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 30 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:42 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:43 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:44 AM	6:06 PM	10 hr 22 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:46 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 19 min	2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:47 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 16 min	2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:48 AM	5:02 PM	10 hr 14 min	2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Blooming Prairie in?: Blooming Prairie uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Blooming Prairie?: Clocks in Blooming Prairie move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Blooming Prairie observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Blooming Prairie observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Blooming Prairie?: Blooming Prairie is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer