§ 01United States · CST
Time in South Dakota
South Dakota runs on Central Standard Time (CST), currently UTC−06:00. Its largest city is Sioux Falls. Western South Dakota (Rapid City) observes Mountain Time.
§ 02Time zone & daylight saving
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−06:00
- Largest city
- Sioux Falls
- Daylight saving (2026)
- Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
§ 03Time difference
New York−1 h
Chicagosame
Denver+1 h
Los Angeles+2 h
London−6 h
Tokyo−15 h
Hours are South Dakota’s current offset relative to each city, daylight saving included.
§ 05Frequently asked
- What time zone is South Dakota in?
- South Dakota is primarily in the Central Standard Time zone (CST), currently UTC−06:00. Western South Dakota (Rapid City) observes Mountain Time.
- Does South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
- What is the largest city in South Dakota?
- Sioux Falls is the most populous city in South Dakota.
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