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Time difference

London to Minneapolis Time Difference

Minneapolis is 6 hours behind London — when it's 12:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 AM in Minneapolis. (London (Europe/London, BST); Minneapolis (America/Chicago, CDT).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

Minneapolis is 6 hours behind London. The best window for a call is 3 PM–5 PM in London, which is 9 AM–11 AM in Minneapolis — a 2-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on October 25, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between London and Minneapolis — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 3:00 AM in Minneapolis.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in Minneapolis, it's 3:00 PM in London.

Minneapolis is currently 6 hours behind London.

LondonBST
9:39 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
MinneapolisCDT
3:39 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in London and Minneapolis overlap for 2 hours. 3 PM5 PM in London is 9 AM11 AM in Minneapolis. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

LondonMinneapolis
12 AM6:00 PM (prev day)
1 AM7:00 PM (prev day)
2 AM8:00 PM (prev day)
3 AM9:00 PM (prev day)
4 AM10:00 PM (prev day)
5 AM11:00 PM (prev day)
6 AM12:00 AM
7 AM1:00 AM
8 AM2:00 AM
9 AM3:00 AM
10 AM4:00 AM
11 AM5:00 AM
12 PM6:00 AM
1 PM7:00 AM
2 PM8:00 AM
3 PM9:00 AM
4 PM10:00 AM
5 PM11:00 AM
6 PM12:00 PM
7 PM1:00 PM
8 PM2:00 PM
9 PM3:00 PM
10 PM4:00 PM
11 PM5:00 PM

Daylight saving

On October 25, 2026, London shifts for daylight saving. After that, Minneapolis will be 5 hours behind London (currently 6 hours behind London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • London is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Minneapolis ahead of or behind London?
Minneapolis is 6 hours behind London.
How many hours behind London is Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 6 hours behind London.
What time is 9 AM in London in Minneapolis?
9:00 AM in London is 3:00 AM in Minneapolis.
What time is noon in London in Minneapolis?
12:00 PM in London is 6:00 AM in Minneapolis.
What time is 5 PM in London in Minneapolis?
5:00 PM in London is 11:00 AM in Minneapolis. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in London in Minneapolis?
3:00 PM in London is 9:00 AM in Minneapolis.
Is London currently observing daylight saving time?
London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is Minneapolis currently observing daylight saving time?
Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do London and Minneapolis observe daylight saving?
On October 25, 2026, London shifts for daylight saving. After that, Minneapolis will be 5 hours behind London (currently 6 hours behind London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call Minneapolis from London?
Aim for 3 PM–5 PM in London, which is 9 AM–11 AM in Minneapolis.
When is the best time to call London from Minneapolis?
Aim for 9 AM–11 AM in Minneapolis, which is 3 PM–5 PM in London.
London (BST) to Minneapolis (CDT) — how do I convert quickly?
Subtract 6 hours from London local time to get Minneapolis local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.