Current Time in Yankton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.87° N, 97.4° W
State: South Dakota
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
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
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Prayer Times in Yankton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 26 May ● | 03:45 | 05:57 | 13:26 | 17:28 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Wed, 27 May | 03:43 | 05:56 | 13:26 | 17:29 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:42 | 05:55 | 13:26 | 17:29 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:41 | 05:55 | 13:27 | 17:29 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Sat, 30 May | 03:39 | 05:54 | 13:27 | 17:30 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sun, 31 May | 03:38 | 05:54 | 13:27 | 17:30 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 03:37 | 05:53 | 13:27 | 17:30 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
14-day Forecast for Yankton
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Yankton
Sunrise
in Yankton
↑
5:57 AM
Sunset
in Yankton
↓
8:56 PM
Day Length
14h 59m
Dawn
in Yankton
5:22 AM
Dusk
in Yankton
9:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Yankton
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
77.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 03:17
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yankton
What time is it in Yankton right now?
The current local time in Yankton is 01:44 on Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yankton today?
Today in Yankton: sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 20:56, giving 14h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Yankton tonight?
The moon phase over Yankton tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 77.6% illumination.