Current Date And Time In Brainerd, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:21:41 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 13,371
District: Crow Wing County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Brainerd, a city in Minnesota, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Brainerd — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Brainerd | |
| District / County | Crow Wing County | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,371 | |
| Area | 32.71 km² (12.63 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Minnesota | #81 of 516 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 371 | |
| In Feet | 1,217 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 46.36 | |
| Longitude | -94.2 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 46.358° N 94.201° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 21' 29" N 94° 12' 3" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 21.48' N 94° 12.05' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Minnesota Capital | 179 km South-Southeast of Saint Paul | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Emo, Canada (254 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 56401 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1870-01-01 |
Brainerd is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Crow Wing County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Brainerd as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Minnesota
The latitude and longitude of Brainerd pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 371 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Brainerd on the map
Brainerd runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Brainerd run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Brainerd exchange rates
To ring a number in Brainerd from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Brainerd and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Brainerd ranks #81 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 179 km South-Southeast of Saint Paul, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Minnesota market. › Cities near Brainerd
Brainerd has a recorded population of approximately 13,371 people. That places it #81 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.
Brainerd spans approximately 32.71 square kilometers (12.63 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Brainerd sits within Crow Wing County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Brainerd keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:09 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Brainerd price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Brainerd currency page.
Brainerd is about 179 km South-Southeast of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Brainerd for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Brainerd lands you closest to Emo, Canada, about 254 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Brainerd sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
