Current Time in Dawson, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, USA

2:22:45 AM

02:22:45

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

America/Chicago

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Dawson is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dawson

Sunrise7:54 AMSolar noon1:08 PMSunset6:20 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 23 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Minnesota
County
Lac qui Parle County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,444
Elevation
319 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 55' N / 96° 03' W
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Clock changes in Dawson

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 12 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Dawson

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dawson in?
Dawson 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 Dawson?
Clocks in Dawson 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 Dawson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dawson observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Dawson?
Dawson is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer