Offset
The time difference between Minneapolis and Eastern Time is 1 hour.
Minneapolis (CDT) is behind Eastern Time (EDT).
CDT: UTC-5
EDT: UTC-4
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Minneapolis (10 AM–5 PM in Eastern Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Minneapolis (1:00 PM Eastern Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Minneapolis uses Central Time (CST, or CDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Eastern Time is approximately 1,000 miles east of Minneapolis.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Minneapolis | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both Minneapolis and Eastern Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:28 AM
- Sunset
- 8:58 PM
- Day length
- 15h 30m
- Sunrise
- 5:26 AM
- Sunset
- 8:26 PM
- Day length
- 15h
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Time
Cities in Eastern Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Time
- GYY
- MDW
- ORD
- HOU
- IAH
- SAT
- DAL
- DFW
- AUS
- BNA
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Minneapolis in EST?
- 9:00 am Minneapolis is 10:00 am EST.
- What is 12:00 pm Minneapolis in EST?
- 12:00 pm Minneapolis is 1:00 pm EST.
- What is 12:30 pm Minneapolis in EST?
- 12:30 pm Minneapolis is 1:30 pm EST.
- What is 2:00 pm Minneapolis in EST?
- 2:00 pm Minneapolis is 3:00 pm EST.
- What is 5:00 pm Minneapolis in EST?
- 5:00 pm Minneapolis is 6:00 pm EST.
- What is 11:30 pm Minneapolis in EST?
- 11:30 pm Minneapolis is 12:30 am EST, the next day.