Time in South Dakota now
South Dakota uses Central and Mountain Time. Every clock on this page is live, and the list below shows the local time in all 19 places listed for it.
- Capital
- Pierre
- Time zone
- Central and Mountain Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Sioux Falls
- Places listed
- 19
Time zones in South Dakota.
How the places listed in South Dakota split between time zones, measured by the number of people who live in them.
Current time in cities across South Dakota.
The 19 largest places in South Dakota by population, with their local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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Sioux Falls Central Time --:--
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Rapid City Mountain Time --:--
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Aberdeen Central Time --:--
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Brookings Central Time --:--
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Watertown Central Time --:--
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Mitchell Central Time --:--
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Yankton Central Time --:--
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Pierre Capital · Central Time --:--
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Huron Central Time --:--
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Spearfish Mountain Time --:--
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Vermillion Central Time --:--
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Brandon Central Time --:--
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Box Elder Mountain Time --:--
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Rapid Valley Mountain Time --:--
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Ellsworth Air Force Base Mountain Time --:--
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Madison Central Time --:--
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Sturgis Mountain Time --:--
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Belle Fourche Mountain Time --:--
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Harrisburg Central Time --:--
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When the clocks change in South Dakota.
South Dakota follows the national rules: clocks go forward one hour on the second Sunday of March and back one hour on the first Sunday of November, at 2:00 local time.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Both time zones in South Dakota change their clocks on the same dates and at the same local time.
Time in other states in the Midwest.
States in the same Census Bureau region as South Dakota, with their time zones and local time. See every state on the United States page.
- Illinois Central Time --:--
- Indiana Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Iowa Central Time --:--
- Kansas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Michigan Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Minnesota Central Time --:--
- Missouri Central Time --:--
- Nebraska Central and Mountain Time --:--
- North Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Ohio Eastern Time --:--
- Wisconsin Central Time --:--
Quick answers about time in South Dakota.
Short, clear answers about the time zone, daylight saving time and cities of South Dakota.
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What time zone is South Dakota in?
Most of South Dakota uses Central Time, UTC-6, and UTC-5 during daylight saving time. Part of the state uses Mountain Time, including Rapid City, Spearfish and Box Elder.
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What time is it in Pierre?
Pierre is the capital of South Dakota. It uses Central Time, UTC-6, and UTC-5 during daylight saving time. Its live local time is shown in the city list on this page.
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Does South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Dakota moves its clocks forward one hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back one hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
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When do the clocks change in South Dakota in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in South Dakota go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November 2026. In 2027 they change on Sunday, 14 March 2027 and Sunday, 7 November 2027.
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What is the time difference between South Dakota and New York?
South Dakota is 1 hour behind New York all year.
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What is the time difference between South Dakota and London?
South Dakota is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap is one hour smaller for a few weeks in March and in late October, because the United States and the United Kingdom change their clocks on different dates.
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What is the largest city in South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is the largest place listed for South Dakota, with about 171,544 people. It uses Central Time.
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How many time zones does South Dakota have?
South Dakota has two time zones: Central and Mountain Time. The time zone section on this page shows how its places split between them.
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Which other states use Central Time?
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin also use Central Time, for all or most of their area.
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How do I find the time in a city in South Dakota?
Search the city list on this page or scroll through the 19 largest places. Each place shows its live local time and time zone, and the clock at the top of the page shows how far the state is from you.