Time Now in Yankton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.87° N, 97.4° W
Elevation: 368 m above sea level
Population rank: #3350 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: South Dakota
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Yankton is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Yankton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Yankton
Daylight Hours in Yankton
Yankton gets 14h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Yankton is at 06:05 and sunset in Yankton is at 21:05.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 01m near the December solstice to 15h 20m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Yankton and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Yankton right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Yankton
What is the current local time in Yankton?
The live local time in Yankton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Yankton currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Yankton in?
Yankton uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Yankton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Yankton is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Yankton's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Yankton.
Weather in Yankton
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Yankton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 03:52 | 06:05 | 13:35 | 17:38 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:53 | 06:06 | 13:35 | 17:37 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:55 | 06:07 | 13:35 | 17:37 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:57 | 06:08 | 13:35 | 17:37 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:58 | 06:08 | 13:35 | 17:37 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:00 | 06:09 | 13:36 | 17:37 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:02 | 06:10 | 13:36 | 17:37 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
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Yankton Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Yankton
Yankton Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Yankton
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Live event countdown in Yankton local time
14-day Forecast for Yankton
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Yankton
Sunrise
in Yankton
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Yankton
↓
9:05 PM
Day Length
14h 59m
Dawn
in Yankton
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Yankton
9:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Yankton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:01
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 23:05
Distances & Clock Changes in Yankton
How Far Is Yankton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,948 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,055 km | WSW (248deg) |
| London | 6,856 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,171 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 8,261 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,028 km | SE (134deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,542 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 11,945 km | NNE (26deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Yankton?
Yankton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Yankton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Yankton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.9deg S, 82.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yankton
What time is it in Yankton right now?
The current local time in Yankton is 23:40 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Yankton follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Yankton in?
Yankton uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Yankton?
Is Yankton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Yankton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yankton today?
Today in Yankton: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 21:05, giving 14h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Yankton tonight?
The moon phase over Yankton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Yankton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Yankton, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.