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Time Difference: London to Minneapolis

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇺🇸MinneapolisUTC-6
🇬🇧
London, UK
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Minneapolis, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
6 hours
Minneapolis is 6 hours behind London

London vs Minneapolis timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Minneapolis (US) uses America/Chicago at UTC-6. This means Minneapolis is 6 hours behind London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Minneapolis

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm5pm in London, which is 9am11am in Minneapolis. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonMinneapolisStatus
6am12amLondon early, Minneapolis asleep
7am1amLondon early, Minneapolis asleep
8am2amLondon early, Minneapolis asleep
9am3amLondon working hours, Minneapolis asleep
10am4amLondon working hours, Minneapolis asleep
11am5amLondon working hours, Minneapolis asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmLondon late evening, Minneapolis working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Minneapolis

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 6 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 Mar 29Difference temporarily 5 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 Nov 1Difference temporarily 5 hours ahead.

London transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Minneapolis transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between London and Minneapolis

Great-circle distance
6,455 km
Direct flight time
~8h 36m

London and Minneapolis are 6,455 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~8h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Minneapolis?
The current time difference is 6 hours. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Is London ahead of Minneapolis?
Yes. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
What time is it in Minneapolis when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 3am in Minneapolis.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Minneapolis?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in London, which is 9am–11am in Minneapolis. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Minneapolis observe daylight saving time?
London and Minneapolis both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are London and Minneapolis?
London and Minneapolis are 6,455 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 8 hours 36 minutes.