Minneapolis, MN to Playa del Carmen: time difference
Playa del Carmen is 1 h ahead of Minneapolis, MN. Live clocks for both, the working hours they share, and how each one sits against your own time.
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Minneapolis, MN 06:48 6:48 AM Playa del Carmen 07:48 7:48 AM You –:–
06:48 6:48 AM
Central Standard Time · UTC-6
☀️ 06:59 · 🌙 16:56
07:48 7:48 AM
Eastern Standard Time · UTC-5
☀️ 06:54 · 🌙 18:12
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+1 h
Playa del Carmen is 1 h ahead of Minneapolis, MN.
When you, Minneapolis, MN and Playa del Carmen are all at the desk
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Working hours
🇺🇸 Minneapolis, MN
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🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen
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Time zones side by side
| Detail | 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, MN | 🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen |
|---|---|---|
| Local time | 06:48 | 07:48 |
| Local date | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time | Eastern Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-6 | UTC-5 |
| Offset from Minneapolis, MN | — | +1 h |
| IANA zone | America/Chicago | America/Cancun |
| Daylight saving | On standard time → UTC-5, Mar 14, 03:00 | Not observed |
| Sunrise | 06:59 | 06:54 |
| Sunset | 16:56 | 18:12 |
| Daylight | 9 h 57 min | 11 h 18 min |
| People on this clock | 429,954 | 149,923 |
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Minneapolis, MN and Playa del Carmen: common questions
What is the time difference between Minneapolis, MN, and Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is 1 hour ahead: it uses UTC−5, while Minneapolis is on UTC−6.
What time is it in Playa del Carmen when it is 9:00 AM in Minneapolis, MN?
When it is 9:00 AM in Minneapolis, it is 10:00 AM in Playa del Carmen.
What time is it in Playa del Carmen when it is 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, MN?
When it is 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it is 7:00 PM in Playa del Carmen.
Is there a time when both Minneapolis, MN, and Playa del Carmen are at work?
Yes: from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Minneapolis (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Playa del Carmen), the working days (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) overlap.
When does the date change in Playa del Carmen compared with Minneapolis, MN?
The new day starts in Playa del Carmen earlier: at 11:00 PM in Minneapolis it is already midnight there. Until 1:00 AM in Playa del Carmen, Minneapolis is still on the previous day.
Does the time gap between Minneapolis, MN, and Playa del Carmen change during the year?
Yes – daylight saving time is used in Minneapolis but not in Playa del Carmen. From March 14, 2027, Playa del Carmen and Minneapolis will have the same time.
