Current Time in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA

10:24:16 PM

22:24:16

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Sauk Rapids is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Sauk Rapids

Sunrise7:14 AMSolar noon12:01 PMSunset4:46 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
13,424
Elevation
313 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
45° 35' N / 94° 09' W
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Clock changes in Sauk Rapids

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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
9 hr 32 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 32 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(26.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 32 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 30 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 27 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 25 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 23 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 20 min2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 18 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sauk Rapids

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sauk Rapids in?
Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids?
Clocks in Sauk Rapids move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Sauk Rapids observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sauk Rapids observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sauk Rapids?
Sauk Rapids is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer