Current Time in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota has more than one time zone. The main one (Chicago) is Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now.
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Time zones in South Dakota
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
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| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Antonio, St. Louis |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Denver, Albuquerque, El Paso, Salt Lake City, Aurora, Colorado Springs |
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Time zone of South Dakota
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between South Dakota and other cities
Daylight saving time in South Dakota
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
South Dakota time FAQ
What time is it in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in South Dakota, updated every second.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota uses 2 time zones: CST, MST. The main zone is Central Standard Time (America/Chicago).
Does South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between South Dakota and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of South Dakota.
Cities in South Dakota
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.