Time in Forest Lake, United States now
10:16:30 AM
Saturday, August 29, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:30 AM ↓ 7:55 PM
Day length 13h 25m
Solar noon 1:12 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Minnesota (8)
Forest Lake facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 45.2789, -92.9852
- Population
- 19,618
Frequently asked
What time is it in Forest Lake right now?
The current local time in Forest Lake is shown above and updates live every second. Forest Lake is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Forest Lake in?
Forest Lake uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Forest Lake on daylight saving time?
Yes. Forest Lake is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Forest Lake and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Forest Lake (New York is currently 11:16 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
