What time zone is Wessington Springs in?

Wessington Springs uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Wessington Springs?

Clocks in Wessington Springs move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Does Wessington Springs observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Wessington Springs observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Wessington Springs?

Wessington Springs is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Wessington Springs, Jerauld County, South Dakota, USA

6:46:51 PM

18:46:51

Sunday, October 25, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Wessington Springs is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Wessington Springs

Sunrise8:02 AMSolar noon1:18 PMSunset6:33 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: South Dakota
County: Jerauld County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 919
Elevation: 509 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 44° 04' N / 98° 34' W

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Clock changes in Wessington Springs

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:02 AM
Solar noon: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:32 AM – 7:03 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:58 AM – 7:37 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:24 AM – 8:10 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:02 AM (east, 106.3°)
Sunset: 6:33 PM (west, 253.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 32 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:18 PM (33.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:32 AM – 7:03 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:58 AM – 7:37 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 8:10 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:59 PM (east, 68.3°)
Moonset: 7:29 AM (west, 288.0°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	8:02 AM	6:33 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	8:03 AM	6:32 PM	10 hr 29 min	2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	8:04 AM	6:30 PM	10 hr 26 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	8:05 AM	6:29 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	8:07 AM	6:28 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	8:08 AM	6:26 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	8:09 AM	6:25 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 Wessington Springs in?: Wessington Springs uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Wessington Springs?: Clocks in Wessington Springs move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Wessington Springs observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Wessington Springs observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Wessington Springs?: Wessington Springs is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer