Chicago Minneapolis Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Chicago and Minneapolis?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Minneapolis. Both cities use Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Chicago, it's also 12:00 PM in Minneapolis.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so they remain synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Minneapolis from Chicago

Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, you can schedule calls during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) without any time conversion needed.

Chicago and Minneapolis are major Midwestern business centers with strong connections. Minneapolis is home to many Fortune 500 companies including Target and UnitedHealth. Direct flights take about 1.5 hours, and the drive is about 6 hours.

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