Current Time in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

3:23:32 PM

15:23:32

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

America/Chicago

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Saint Paul is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Saint Paul

Sunrise6:47 AMSolar noon1:08 PMSunset7:28 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
Ramsey County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
303,176
Elevation
242 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 56' N / 93° 05' W
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Clock changes in Saint Paul

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, 20272030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 41 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

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

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 41 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(49.0° 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 MoonThursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First QuarterFriday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 41 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 38 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 35 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 32 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 28 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 25 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 22 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Saint Paul

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Time context

Saint Paul follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Minneapolis

Current time offsetUTC−05:00 (CDT)

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

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

Nearby scheduled airports for Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain FieldMSPLarge airport · Serves Minneapolis12.4 km southwest

Source: OurAirports record · MSP / KMSP

About 12.4 km (7.7 mi) southwest of Saint Paul

Scheduled airline service in source data

Saint Cloud Regional AirportSTCMedium airport · Serves Saint Cloud101 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · STC / KSTC

About 101 km (62.8 mi) northwest of Saint Paul

Scheduled airline service in source data

Rochester International AirportRSTMedium airport · Serves Rochester125 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · RST / KRST

About 125 km (77.4 mi) south-southeast of Saint Paul

Scheduled airline service in source data

Frequently asked questions

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