Brainerd — Local Time

01:23:56
Thursday, June 4, 2026
CDT (Central Daylight Time) UTC-5
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:03
Day Length
15h 36m
Solar Noon
13:15
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 04:48 · Civil Dusk: 21:41
05:26 21:03 🌙
Golden hour · Morning
05:26 AM – 06:12 AM
Golden hour · Evening
08:17 PM – 09:03 PM
+1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDT Mar 8, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CST Nov 1, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 151d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 85%
Moonrise: 22:49 · Moonset: 11:13
Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

New York
02:23 +1h
London
07:23 +6h
Paris
08:23 +7h
Athens
09:23 +8h
Moscow
09:23 +8h
Dubai
10:23 +9h
Mumbai
11:53 +10h 30m
Beijing
14:23 +13h
Tokyo
15:23 +14h
Sydney
16:23 +15h

Distance Calculator

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Brainerd, United States
46° 21' N, 94° 12' W

Upcoming Holidays

Fri, Jun 19 Juneteenth
15d
Sat, Jul 4 Independence Day
30d
Mon, Sep 7 Labor Day
95d
Mon, Oct 12 Columbus Day
130d
Wed, Nov 11 Veterans Day
160d
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CDT
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CDT
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CDT
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CDT
Lake Shore 18.8 km
CDT
Sylvan 16.1 km
CDT
Trommald 21.6 km
CDT
Ironton 21.7 km
CDT

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Brainerd?
The current local time in Brainerd, United States is displayed above in real-time. Brainerd uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).

Does Brainerd observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Brainerd observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Brainerd?
Today in Brainerd, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset is at 21:03. The total day length is 15h 36m.

What is the UTC offset for Brainerd?
Brainerd is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.