What time zone is Rapid Valley in?

Rapid Valley uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.

When is the next clock change in Rapid Valley?

Clocks in Rapid Valley move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from MDT (UTC−06:00) to MST (UTC−07:00)

Does Rapid Valley observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Rapid Valley observes daylight saving time: MDT (UTC−6) in summer and MST (UTC−7) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Rapid Valley?

Rapid Valley is UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer

Current Time in Rapid Valley, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA

11:29:25 PM

23:29:25

Sunday, October 25, 2026

MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Denver

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Time zone details

Rapid Valley is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rapid Valley

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:36 PMSunset5:52 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: South Dakota
County: Pennington County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 8,260
Elevation: 962 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 44° 03' N / 103° 08' W

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Clock changes in Rapid Valley

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM MDT1:00 AM MST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM MDT1:00 AM MST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Solar noon: 12:36 PM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:50 AM – 6:22 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:16 AM – 6:55 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:43 AM – 7:29 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:20 AM (east, 106.3°)
Sunset: 5:52 PM (west, 253.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:36 PM (33.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:50 AM – 6:22 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:16 AM – 6:55 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:43 AM – 7:29 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:18 PM (east, 68.2°)
Moonset: 6:48 AM (west, 288.1°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:20 AM	5:52 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:21 AM	5:50 PM	10 hr 29 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:23 AM	5:49 PM	10 hr 26 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:24 AM	5:47 PM	10 hr 23 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:25 AM	5:46 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:27 AM	5:44 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:28 AM	5:43 PM	10 hr 15 min	2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in South Dakota

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rapid Valley in?: Rapid Valley uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Denver.
When is the next clock change in Rapid Valley?: Clocks in Rapid Valley move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from MDT (UTC−06:00) to MST (UTC−07:00)
Does Rapid Valley observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rapid Valley observes daylight saving time: MDT (UTC−6) in summer and MST (UTC−7) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rapid Valley?: Rapid Valley is UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer