Los Angeles to Minneapolis Time Difference

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The best window for a call is 9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles, which is 11 AM–5 PM in Minneapolis — a 6-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Los Angeles and Minneapolis change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.

• When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 11:00 AM in Minneapolis.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Minneapolis is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Los Angeles and Minneapolis overlap for 6 hours. 9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles is 11 AM–5 PM in Minneapolis. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

On November 1, 2026, both Los Angeles and Minneapolis shift for daylight saving. After that, Minneapolis will be 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Minneapolis ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

How many hours ahead of Los Angeles is Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is 9 AM in Los Angeles in Minneapolis?

9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 11:00 AM in Minneapolis.

What time is noon in Los Angeles in Minneapolis?

12:00 PM in Los Angeles is 2:00 PM in Minneapolis.

What time is 5 PM in Los Angeles in Minneapolis?

5:00 PM in Los Angeles is 7:00 PM in Minneapolis. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in Los Angeles in Minneapolis?

3:00 PM in Los Angeles is 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.

Is Los Angeles currently observing daylight saving time?

Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Minneapolis observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, both Los Angeles and Minneapolis shift for daylight saving. After that, Minneapolis will be 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles). 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 Los Angeles?

Aim for 9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles, which is 11 AM–5 PM in Minneapolis.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Minneapolis?

Aim for 11 AM–5 PM in Minneapolis, which is 9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles (PDT) to Minneapolis (CDT) — how do I convert quickly?

Add 2 hours to Los Angeles 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.

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