What time zone is Mountain Lake in?

Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake?

Clocks in Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Mountain Lake?

Mountain Lake is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Mountain Lake, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, USA

5:13:04 PM

17:13:04

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Mountain Lake is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mountain Lake

Sunrise7:47 AMSolar noon1:03 PMSunset6:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,117
Elevation: 397 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 43° 56' N / 94° 55' W

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Clock changes in Mountain Lake

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
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:47 AM
Solar noon: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:17 AM – 6:49 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:43 AM – 7:23 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:10 AM – 7:56 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:47 AM (east, 106.3°)
Sunset: 6:19 PM (west, 253.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:03 PM (33.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:17 AM – 6:49 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:43 AM – 7:23 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:10 AM – 7:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:44 PM (east, 68.5°)
Moonset: 7:13 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	7:47 AM	6:19 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:48 AM	6:18 PM	10 hr 30 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:49 AM	6:16 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:51 AM	6:15 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:52 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:53 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 19 min	2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:55 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 16 min	2 min 42 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 Mountain Lake in?: Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake?: Clocks in Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Mountain Lake observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Mountain Lake?: Mountain Lake is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer