Current Time in Pierre, SD
Pierre is a city in South Dakota, home to about 14,000 people. It runs on Mountain Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Pierre, South Dakota's capital, is on Mountain Time even though the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, is on Central Time — the state is split roughly down the middle.
Pierre vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour ahead |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 1 hour behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 2 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 4 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 5 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 16 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 7 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 8 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 10 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pierre in?
Pierre is in the Mountain Time zone — Pierre, South Dakota's capital, is on Mountain Time even though the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, is on Central Time — the state is split roughly down the middle.
Does Pierre observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Pierre observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Pierre today?
Today, sunrise in Pierre is around 6:16 AM and sunset is around 6:57 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Pierre?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.