Time South Dakota - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in South Dakota?
The current time in South Dakota is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. South Dakota is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. South Dakota is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in South Dakota is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in South Dakota.
Time zone and clock changes in South Dakota
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in South Dakota
Today, October 22, 2026, the sun rises in South Dakota at 08:05 and sets at 18:45 (local time), giving 10 h 40 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:25.
More about South Dakota
See the location and GPS coordinates of South Dakota, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between South Dakota and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in South Dakota
What time is it in South Dakota right now?
The current time in South Dakota is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between South Dakota and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in South Dakota.
Does South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
South Dakota is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in South Dakota is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in South Dakota?
Today, October 22, 2026, the sun rises in South Dakota at 08:05 and sets at 18:45 (local time), giving 10 h 40 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:25.
