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Current Date And Time In Canton, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:23:55 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,331
District: Lincoln County

🌎 Canton, South Dakota, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Canton, a city in South Dakota, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Canton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Canton, South Dakota Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCanton
District / CountyLincoln County
StateSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,331
Area8.34 km² (3.22 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in South Dakota#24 of 152 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter387
In Feet1,270
GPS Coordinates
Latitude43.3
Longitude-96.59
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.301° N 96.593° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 18' 3" N 96° 35' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 18.05' N 96° 35.57' W
Location Context
Distance to South Dakota Capital324 km West-Northwest of Pierre
Nearest City in Another CountryRamsey, Isle Of Man (328 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:28 AM
Sunset🌅 06:34 PM
Day Length14h 5m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code57013
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

Canton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Canton, South Dakota

Canton is a city situated in South Dakota, United States, within North America. It falls under Lincoln County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Canton as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in South Dakota

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Canton

The latitude and longitude of Canton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 387 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Canton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Canton

Canton runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Canton

Payments and pricing in Canton run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Canton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Canton

To ring a number in Canton from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Canton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Canton's Standing Within South Dakota

By recorded population, Canton ranks #24 of 152 cities in South Dakota. It lies about 324 km West-Northwest of Pierre, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Dakota market. › Cities near Canton

📊 How This Canton Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Canton into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Canton to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the South Dakota market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Canton. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Canton

👥 What is the population of Canton?

Canton has a recorded population of approximately 3,331 people. That places it #24 of 152 cities with population data in South Dakota. Browse more cities in South Dakota for comparison.

📐 How large is Canton in square kilometers?

Canton spans approximately 8.34 square kilometers (3.22 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Canton in?

Canton sits within Lincoln County, is part of South Dakota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Canton in?

Canton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:28 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Canton?

Businesses and shops in Canton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Canton currency page.

📍 How far is Canton from the state capital?

Canton is about 324 km West-Northwest of Pierre, the capital of South Dakota. See cities near Canton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Canton lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 328 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Canton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.