Current Local Time in Rapid City, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States.
MST/MDT UTC-06:00
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Relative to UTC
-6 hours
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Noon here = 18:00 UTC
09:00 here = 15:00 UTC
12:00 here = 18:00 UTC
17:00 here = 23:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:09
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18:37
Today
The small hours in Rapid City. The city sleeps before dawn. The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-6
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-7
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | South Dakota |
| Timezone | MST/MDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-06:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 73,569 |
| Elevation | 990 m |
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| Coordinates | 44.08°N, -103.23°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | +2h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -1h | --:-- |
| London | +6h | --:-- |
| Paris | +7h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +10h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +11h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +14h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +15h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +17h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +3h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +8h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +14h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Rapid City?
Standard business hours in Rapid City are 09:00–17:00 local time (MST/MDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Rapid City?
Rapid City is currently at UTC-06:00. The timezone identifier is MST/MDT. When it is noon in Rapid City, it is 18:00 UTC. You can embed a live Rapid City clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Rapid City?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Rapid City. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Rapid City observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Rapid City observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-6. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-7.
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Rapid City uses MST/MDT timezone (UTC-6). Daylight saving time is observed.