What Time Is It in South Dakota?
See what time it is in South Dakota right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
South Dakota is a US state. Most of the state uses Central Time, but some areas use Mountain Time. Standard time is UTC−6 (CST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−5 (CDT). Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027. South Dakota is normally 6 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (5 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota: Central Time: standard time is UTC−6 (CST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−5 (CDT).
Does South Dakota have daylight saving time?
Yes. South Dakota sets the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn. Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027.
What is the time difference between South Dakota and London?
South Dakota is normally 6 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (5 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.