Current local time in Rapid CitySouth Dakota, United States
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America/DenverUTC−7 / UTC−6
Rapid City keeps Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.
Daylight saving time in Rapid City
Rapid City changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−7
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−6
Cities on the same time as Rapid City
These places show the same clock as Rapid City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
- In other countries
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico)
Rapid City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Denver
- UTC offset
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−7
- Country
- United States
- Region
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.08°, -103.23°
- Population
- 73,569
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Rapid City today
Computed from Rapid City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
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Rapid City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Rapid City is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 2h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 7h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 10h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 14h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 15h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 17h behind |
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Rapid City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Rapid City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Rapid City, updated every second from your device's clock. Rapid City keeps Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer.
- What time zone is Rapid City in?
- Rapid City is in the IANA time zone America/Denver: Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer.
- Does Rapid City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−7; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−6.
- Which cities share Rapid City's time?
- Denver, El Paso, Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Ciudad Juárez keep the same clock as Rapid City all year.
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