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UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC-4 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Minneapolis time compared to Beijing time (China) |
13 hours ahead |
Geographic location and attribution statement
Minneapolis is actually located in Minnesota in the north-central part of the United States, not North Carolina. The city is situated on both sides of the Mississippi River, and together with the capital city of St. Paul, it forms the famous "Twin Cities" metropolitan area.
City Characteristics and Economy
As the largest city in the state of Minnesota, Minneapolis is an important cultural, commercial and industrial center in the United States. With its many lakes and parks, the city is known as the "City of Lakes". Its economy is known for its healthcare, financial and technology industries, and it is home to the Mall of America, the largest indoor shopping center in the country. The city is also known for its thriving theater arts and museum complex.
Climate and Education
Minneapolis has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons and cold, snowy winters. Higher education is plentiful, including renowned institutions such as the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The city's urban planning is characterized by a well-developed park system and a network of bike paths.
Minneapolis Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
08:38
Local Time
Sunset Time
18:22
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