What time zone is Dodge Center in?

Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center?

Clocks in Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Dodge Center?

Dodge Center is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Dodge Center, Dodge County, Minnesota, USA

5:12:58 PM

17:12:58

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Dodge Center is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dodge Center

Sunrise7:39 AMSolar noon12:55 PMSunset6:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,690
Elevation: 394 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 44° 01' N / 92° 51' W

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Clock changes in Dodge Center

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
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Solar noon: 12:55 PM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:09 AM – 6:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:35 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:02 AM – 7:48 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:39 AM (east, 106.3°)
Sunset: 6:11 PM (west, 253.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:55 PM (33.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:09 AM – 6:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:02 AM – 7:48 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:36 PM (east, 68.5°)
Moonset: 7:05 AM (west, 287.9°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:39 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:40 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 29 min	2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:41 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:42 AM	6:06 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:44 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:45 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:46 AM	6:02 PM	10 hr 16 min	2 min 43 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 Dodge Center in?: Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center?: Clocks in Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Dodge Center observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Dodge Center?: Dodge Center is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer