Current Time in Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA

3:42:44 PM

15:42:44

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Lester Prairie is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lester Prairie

Sunrise6:56 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset7:24 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 45 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Minnesota
County
McLeod County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,686
Elevation
299 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 53' N / 94° 02' W
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Clock changes in Lester Prairie

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 28 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination30%
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 28 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(47.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 28 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 25 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 22 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 19 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 16 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lester Prairie

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

  1. Indigenous Peoples' Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lester Prairie in?
Lester Prairie currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Lester Prairie?
Clocks in Lester Prairie move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Lester Prairie currently on daylight saving time?
Lester Prairie is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Lester Prairie right now?
Lester Prairie is currently UTC−05:00