What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5). Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6) is used in the western half of the state (Rapid City, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore).
Time zones in South Dakota
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 | |
| Mountain Time | MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6 |
Cities in South Dakota
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | Central Time | |
| Pierre | Central Time | |
| Aberdeen | Central Time | |
| Rapid City | Mountain Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. South Dakota changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- North Dakota: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Minnesota: Central Time
- Iowa: Central Time
- Nebraska: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Wyoming: Mountain Time
- Montana: Mountain Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5). Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6) is used in the western half of the state (Rapid City, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore).
Does South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Dakota changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in South Dakota right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in South Dakota's Central Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is South Dakota split between time zones?
Yes. Most of South Dakota uses Central Time. Mountain Time is used in the western half of the state (Rapid City, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore).