Current Time in Medford, Steele County, Minnesota, USA

3:19:54 AM

03:19:54

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Medford is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Medford

Sunrise7:15 AMSolar noon1:01 PMSunset6:46 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 26 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather 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

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,249
Elevation
335 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 10' N / 93° 14' W
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Clock changes in Medford

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
11 hr 30 min3 min shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination27%
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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 30 min3 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(40.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 30 min3 min shorter than the previous day
11 hr 27 min3 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 24 min2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 21 min3 min shorter than the previous day
11 hr 18 min2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 15 min2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 12 min2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Medford

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

  1. Indigenous Peoples' Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Medford in?
Medford currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Medford?
Clocks in Medford move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Medford currently on daylight saving time?
Medford is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Medford right now?
Medford is currently UTC−05:00