What Time Zone Is South Dakota?
South Dakota uses 2 time zones: CST (UTC−6), MST (UTC−7). Chicago is on CST.
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· South Dakota — main zone
America/Chicago
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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Main time zone of South Dakota
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
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 zone FAQ
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota spans 2 time zones: CST (UTC−6), MST (UTC−7).
Which areas of South Dakota use each time zone?
CST: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis. MST: Denver, Albuquerque, El Paso, Salt Lake City
Does all of South Dakota observe daylight saving time?
Yes, every zone in South Dakota changes its clocks.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.