Current Date And Time In Groton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:43:19 PDT
State: South Dakota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,508
District: Brown County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Groton, 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 Groton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Groton | |
| District / County | Brown County | |
| State | South Dakota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,508 | |
| Area | 4.54 km² (1.75 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Dakota | #51 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 | 397 | |
| In Feet | 1,303 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 45.45 | |
| Longitude | -98.1 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 45.447° N 98.099° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 26' 51" N 98° 5' 55" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 26.85' N 98° 5.92' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Dakota Capital | 214 km West-Southwest of Pierre | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Altona, Canada (409 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 | 🌅 06:46 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 57445 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1888-01-01 |
Groton is a city situated in South Dakota, United States, within North America. It falls under Brown County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Groton 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 Groton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 397 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Groton on the map
Groton 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 Groton 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. › Groton exchange rates
To ring a number in Groton 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 Groton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Groton ranks #51 of 152 cities in South Dakota. It lies about 214 km West-Southwest 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 Groton
Groton has a recorded population of approximately 1,508 people. That places it #51 of 152 cities with population data in South Dakota. Browse more cities in South Dakota for comparison.
Groton spans approximately 4.54 square kilometers (1.75 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Groton sits within Brown County, is part of South Dakota in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Groton 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 06:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Groton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Groton currency page.
Groton is about 214 km West-Southwest of Pierre, the capital of South Dakota. See cities near Groton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Groton lands you closest to Altona, Canada, about 409 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Groton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
