Current Time in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City is a city in South Dakota, home to about 78,000 people. It runs on Mountain Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Rapid City is in western South Dakota's Mountain Time zone, unlike Sioux Falls and the eastern half of the state on Central Time.
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Time zone
Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:59 AM / 6:19 PM
Population
78,000
Rapid City vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour ahead |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 1 hour behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 2 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 4 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 5 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 16 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 7 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 8 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 10 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rapid City in?
Rapid City is in the Mountain Time zone — Rapid City is in western South Dakota's Mountain Time zone, unlike Sioux Falls and the eastern half of the state on Central Time.
Does Rapid City observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Rapid City observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Rapid City today?
Today, sunrise in Rapid City is around 6:59 AM and sunset is around 6:19 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Rapid City?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.