What time zone is Lester Prairie in?

Lester 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 Lester Prairie?

Clocks in Lester 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 Lester Prairie observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Lester Prairie?

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

Current Time in Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA

11:11:05 PM

23:11:05

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Lester Prairie is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lester Prairie

Sunrise7:45 AMSolar noon1:00 PMSunset6:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,686
Elevation: 299 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 44° 53' N / 94° 02' W

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Clock changes in Lester 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
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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: 7:45 AM
Solar noon: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 29 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:15 AM – 6:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:40 AM – 7:18 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:06 AM – 7:52 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:45 AM (east, 106.5°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 253.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 29 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:00 PM (32.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:15 AM – 6:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:40 AM – 7:18 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:06 AM – 7:52 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:39 PM (east, 68.1°)
Moonset: 7:12 AM (west, 288.2°)
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	7:45 AM	6:14 PM	10 hr 29 min	2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:46 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:47 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:49 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:50 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:51 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 15 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:53 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 12 min	2 min 48 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 Lester Prairie in?: Lester 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 Lester Prairie?: Clocks in Lester 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 Lester Prairie observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Lester Prairie observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Lester Prairie?: Lester Prairie is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer