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Time zone in South Dakota
South Dakota is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in the eastern half, including Sioux Falls and Pierre, and Mountain Time in the western half, including Rapid City. South Dakota observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
South Dakota's time zones
Central Time
Used in the eastern half, including Sioux Falls and Pierre.
Mountain Time
Used in the western half, including Rapid City.
Questions
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in the eastern half, including Sioux Falls and Pierre, and Mountain Time in the western half, including Rapid City.
Does South Dakota have two time zones?
Yes. South Dakota is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in the eastern half, including Sioux Falls and Pierre, and Mountain Time in the western half, including Rapid City.
Does South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
South Dakota observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in South Dakota right now?
The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in South Dakota.