Current Time in Dayton, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

1:39:52 AM

01:39:52

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

America/Chicago

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Dayton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dayton

Sunrise7:45 AMSolar noon12:58 PMSunset6:10 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,096
Elevation
268 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
45° 14' N / 93° 30' W
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Clock changes in Dayton

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 25 min2 min 55 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 25 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.2° 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 25 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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