Current Date And Time In Fort Thompson, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:13:22 PDT
State: South Dakota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,282
District: Buffalo County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fort Thompson, 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 Fort Thompson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fort Thompson | |
| District / County | Buffalo County | |
| State | South Dakota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,282 | |
| Area | 32.63 km² (12.60 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Dakota | #59 of 152 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 439 | |
| In Feet | 1,440 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 44.07 | |
| Longitude | -99.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.069° N 99.438° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 4' 7" N 99° 26' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 4.12' N 99° 26.27' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Dakota Capital | 80 km West-Northwest of Pierre | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (490 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 11m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 57339 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1889-01-01 |
Fort Thompson is a city situated in South Dakota, United States, within North America. It falls under Buffalo County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fort Thompson as a Populated Place. 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
The latitude and longitude of Fort Thompson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 439 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fort Thompson on the map
Fort Thompson 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
Payments and pricing in Fort Thompson 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. › Fort Thompson exchange rates
To ring a number in Fort Thompson 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 Fort Thompson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Fort Thompson ranks #59 of 152 cities in South Dakota. It lies about 80 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 Fort Thompson
Fort Thompson has a recorded population of approximately 1,282 people. That places it #59 of 152 cities with population data in South Dakota. Browse more cities in South Dakota for comparison.
Fort Thompson spans approximately 32.63 square kilometers (12.60 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Fort Thompson sits within Buffalo County, is part of South Dakota in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Fort Thompson keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:36 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Fort Thompson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Fort Thompson currency page.
Fort Thompson is about 80 km West-Northwest of Pierre, the capital of South Dakota. See cities near Fort Thompson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Fort Thompson lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 490 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fort Thompson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
