Current Date And Time In Rapid City, United States
Monday, 03 August 2026
14:54:59 PDT
State: South Dakota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 73,569
District: Pennington County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rapid City, 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 Rapid City — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rapid City | |
| District / County | Pennington County | |
| State | South Dakota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 73,569 | |
| Area | 141.83 km² (54.76 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in South Dakota | #2 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 | 988 | |
| In Feet | 3,242 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 44.08 | |
| Longitude | -103.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.081° N 103.231° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 4' 50" N 103° 13' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 4.83' N 103° 13.86' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Dakota Capital | 232 km East of Pierre | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Estevan, Canada (562 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:16 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 57701 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Denver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1876-01-01 |
Rapid City is a city situated in South Dakota, United States, within North America. It falls under Pennington County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rapid City 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
The latitude and longitude of Rapid City pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 988 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rapid City on the map
Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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. › Rapid City exchange rates
To ring a number in Rapid City 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 Rapid City and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rapid City ranks #2 of 152 cities in South Dakota. It lies about 232 km East 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 Rapid City
Rapid City has a recorded population of approximately 73,569 people. That places it #2 of 152 cities with population data in South Dakota. Browse more cities in South Dakota for comparison.
Rapid City spans approximately 141.83 square kilometers (54.76 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rapid City sits within Pennington County, is part of South Dakota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rapid City keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:41 AM and sets around 07:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rapid City price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rapid City currency page.
Rapid City is about 232 km East of Pierre, the capital of South Dakota. See cities near Rapid City for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rapid City lands you closest to Estevan, Canada, about 562 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rapid City sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
