Current Time in Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA

11:38:41 AM

11:38:41

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Pelican Rapids is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Pelican Rapids

Sunrise6:58 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset7:41 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 49 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,461
Elevation
398 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
46° 34' N / 96° 04' W
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Clock changes in Pelican Rapids

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 43 min3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination3%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 43 min3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(47.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 43 min3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 40 min3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 36 min3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 33 min3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 30 min3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 26 min3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 23 min3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Pelican Rapids

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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 Pelican Rapids in?
Pelican Rapids currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Pelican Rapids?
Clocks in Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids currently on daylight saving time?
Pelican Rapids is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Pelican Rapids right now?
Pelican Rapids is currently UTC−05:00