Current Time in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

9:18:20 PM

21:18:20

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

America/Chicago

Clock format
Time zone details

Saint Paul is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Saint Paul

Sunrise7:40 AMSolar noon12:56 PMSunset6:12 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 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

Country 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, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 32 min2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 32 min2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(33.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 32 min2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Saint Paul

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Plan around Saint Paul

Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas 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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Saint Paul in?
Saint Paul 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 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)
Does Saint Paul observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Saint Paul observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Saint Paul?
Saint Paul is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer