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Weather Forecast for De Smet (South Dakota)
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Forecast Overview
Mon Apr 29 
45°F 36°F 7°C 2°C Considerable cloudiness.
detailsTue Apr 30 
64°F 37°F 18°C 3°C Chance of rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsWed May 1 
64°F 43°F 18°C 6°C Overcast skies.
detailsThu May 2 
54°F 43°F 12°C 6°C Chance of rain before sunrise and in the afternoon.
detailsFri May 3 
52°F 39°F 11°C 4°C Chance of light rain in the afternoon.
detailsSat May 4 
45°F 36°F 7°C 2°C Chance of rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsSun May 5 
61°F 34°F 16°C 1°C Times of sun and clouds.
detailsMon May 6 79°F 48°F 26°C 9°C Chance of rain in the afternoon and in the evening.
detailsTue May 7 
73°F 52°F 23°C 11°C Chance of rain at various times.
detailsWed May 8 61°F 46°F 16°C 8°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsThu May 9 48°F 37°F 9°C 3°C Chance of light rain in the morning.
detailsFri May 10 55°F 34°F 13°C 1°C Chance of light rain after 7 pm.
detailsSat May 11 
63°F 43°F 17°C 6°C Chance of light rain in the morning.
detailsSun May 12 64°F 45°F 18°C 7°C Chance of rain after 7 pm.
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Detailed Forecast
| Sunday, April 28 | sunrise: 06:25 sunset: 20:30 |
| Chance of rain during the morning and early afternoon (between 7 am and 4 pm). Overcast skies. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 19:00 22:00 |  | Overcast. | 40°F (4°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.351% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 39°F (4°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 98% | 0.347% |
| Monday, April 29 | sunrise: 06:24 sunset: 20:31 |
| Low around 36°F (2°C), high around 45°F (7°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Overcast. | 37°F (3°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 97% | 0.344% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 36°F (2°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 97% | 0.342% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 37°F (3°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 93% | 0.339% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 38°F (3°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 96% | 0.338% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 42°F (6°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 85% | 0.336% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | A few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 45°F (7°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 81% | 0.334% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 39°F (4°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 89% | 0.333% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 38°F (4°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 91% | 0.333% |
| Tuesday, April 30 | sunrise: 06:22 sunset: 20:32 |
| Low around 38°F (3°C), high around 65°F (18°C). Chance of rain during the morning and early afternoon (between 7 am and 4 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.26 in (6.5 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 18 mph (29 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 38°F (3°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 92% | 0.332% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 41°F (5°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm). | 54°F (12°C) | 16 mph (25 km/h) | 79% | 0.334% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 18 mph (29 km/h) | 69% | 0.332% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.12 in (2.9375 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 15 mph (25 km/h) | 90% | 0.342% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). | 55°F (13°C) | 18 mph (28 km/h) | 80% | 0.346% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 46°F (8°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 89% | 0.34% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 45°F (7°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 81% | 0.338% |
| Wednesday, May 1 | sunrise: 06:21 sunset: 20:34 |
| Low around 43°F (6°C), high around 64°F (18°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 19 mph (30 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 44°F (7°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 73% | 0.336% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 46°F (8°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 72% | 0.334% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. | 54°F (12°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 69% | 0.332% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. | 59°F (15°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 55% | 0.327% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 64°F (18°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 51% | 0.324% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. | 62°F (16°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 59% | 0.321% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 56°F (13°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 66% | 0.321% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 53°F (12°C) | 19 mph (30 km/h) | 88% | 0.322% |
| Thursday, May 2 | sunrise: 06:19 sunset: 20:35 |
| Low around 42°F (6°C), high around 54°F (12°C). Chance of rain before sunrise (from 1 am to 7 am) and early in the afternoon (from 1 pm to 4 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.21 in (5.4375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 21 mph (34 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.18 in (4.5625 mm). | 52°F (11°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 96% | 0.346% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 50°F (10°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 97% | 0.341% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 49°F (9°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 95% | 0.338% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. | 51°F (10°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 87% | 0.334% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 52°F (11°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 84% | 0.331% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 47°F (9°C) | 21 mph (34 km/h) | 87% | 0.33% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. | 46°F (8°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 85% | 0.329% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 42°F (6°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 95% | 0.328% |
| Friday, May 3 | sunrise: 06:18 sunset: 20:36 |
| Low around 39°F (4°C), high around 53°F (11°C). Chance of light rain late in the afternoon (between 4 pm and 7 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 15 mph (24 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 42°F (5°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.328% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 39°F (4°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 91% | 0.328% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 48°F (9°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 62% | 0.326% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 52°F (11°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 55% | 0.321% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 49°F (10°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 60% | 0.318% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 48°F (9°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 70% | 0.317% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 41°F (5°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 79% | 0.318% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 39°F (4°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 78% | 0.319% |
| Saturday, May 4 | sunrise: 06:16 sunset: 20:37 |
| Low around 35°F (2°C), high around 45°F (7°C). Chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon (between 10 am and 4 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.2 in (5.1875 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 36°F (2°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 85% | 0.319% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 37°F (3°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 82% | 0.32% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. | 45°F (7°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 61% | 0.319% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.1 in (2.5625 mm). | 40°F (4°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 92% | 0.334% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.09 in (2.25 mm). | 39°F (4°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 95% | 0.345% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 42°F (5°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 84% | 0.338% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 37°F (3°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 93% | 0.334% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 36°F (2°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 94% | 0.332% |
| Sunday, May 5 | sunrise: 06:15 sunset: 20:38 |
| Low around 34°F (1°C), high around 60°F (16°C). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 13 mph (21 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 35°F (1°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 93% | 0.331% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 35°F (2°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 91% | 0.33% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 48°F (9°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 66% | 0.328% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. | 57°F (14°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 46% | 0.322% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Sunny. | 60°F (16°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 44% | 0.316% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | More clouds than sun. | 57°F (14°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 58% | 0.313% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. | 48°F (9°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 76% | 0.314% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 49°F (9°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 70% | 0.315% |
| Monday, May 6 | sunrise: 06:14 sunset: 20:40 |
| Low around 48°F (9°C), high around 78°F (26°C). Chance of rain early in the afternoon (between 1 pm and 4 pm) and in the evening (between 7 pm and 10 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.48 in (12.25 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 23 mph (36 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 48°F (9°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 82% | 0.316% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 51°F (11°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 94% | 0.316% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 60°F (16°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 88% | 0.316% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | 71°F (22°C) | 23 mph (36 km/h) | 70% | 0.312% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 76°F (25°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 67% | 0.308% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. Precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). | 75°F (24°C) | 21 mph (33 km/h) | 70% | 0.311% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.33 in (8.4375 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 21 mph (33 km/h) | 88% | 0.37% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0.11 in (2.6875 mm). | 65°F (19°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 89% | 0.358% |
| Tuesday, May 7 | sunrise: 06:12 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 51°F (11°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Chance of rain early in the morning (until 10 am) and late in the afternoon (between 4 pm and 7 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.2 in (5.125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 29 mph (47 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.05 in (1.375 mm). | 62°F (17°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 85% | 0.36% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 18 mph (30 km/h) | 93% | 0.352% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 81% | 0.347% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. | 71°F (22°C) | 24 mph (38 km/h) | 58% | 0.337% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 61°F (16°C) | 26 mph (42 km/h) | 69% | 0.33% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.05 in (1.3125 mm). | 55°F (13°C) | 29 mph (47 km/h) | 89% | 0.333% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 54°F (12°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 80% | 0.336% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 51°F (11°C) | 18 mph (29 km/h) | 74% | 0.334% |
| Wednesday, May 8 | sunrise: 06:11 sunset: 20:42 |
| Low around 46°F (8°C), high around 61°F (16°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 29 mph (47 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Overcast. | 49°F (9°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 68% | 0.332% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 47°F (8°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 78% | 0.331% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 55°F (13°C) | 21 mph (34 km/h) | 56% | 0.328% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (14°C) | 26 mph (41 km/h) | 50% | 0.32% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (15°C) | 29 mph (47 km/h) | 45% | 0.314% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (15°C) | 21 mph (34 km/h) | 49% | 0.311% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. | 52°F (11°C) | 26 mph (42 km/h) | 63% | 0.31% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 47°F (8°C) | 22 mph (35 km/h) | 80% | 0.311% |
| Thursday, May 9 | sunrise: 06:10 sunset: 20:43 |
| Low around 38°F (3°C), high around 48°F (9°C). Chance of light rain all night and all morning (until 1 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 20 mph (32 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 43°F (6°C) | 19 mph (31 km/h) | 90% | 0.312% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 39°F (4°C) | 18 mph (29 km/h) | 96% | 0.316% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 38°F (3°C) | 18 mph (30 km/h) | 96% | 0.319% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 40°F (5°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 82% | 0.32% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 43°F (6°C) | 19 mph (31 km/h) | 76% | 0.319% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. | 48°F (9°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 63% | 0.317% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. | 41°F (5°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 75% | 0.317% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 38°F (3°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 71% | 0.317% |
| Friday, May 10 | sunrise: 06:09 sunset: 20:44 |
| Low around 34°F (1°C), high around 55°F (13°C). Chance of light rain in the evening and during the night (after 7 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (1 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 35°F (2°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 70% | 0.317% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 36°F (2°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 71% | 0.317% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. | 47°F (8°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 54% | 0.316% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. | 53°F (12°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 45% | 0.312% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 54°F (12°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 45% | 0.308% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. | 51°F (10°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 61% | 0.309% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 45°F (7°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 81% | 0.31% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.875 mm). | 44°F (6°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 94% | 0.312% |
| Saturday, May 11 | sunrise: 06:07 sunset: 20:45 |
| Low around 43°F (6°C), high around 62°F (17°C). Chance of light rain in the morning (between 10 am and 1 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.75 mm). More clouds than sun. Wind: 9 mph (15 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 44°F (7°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 94% | 0.316% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 44°F (6°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 95% | 0.315% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 50°F (10°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 80% | 0.314% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 56°F (13°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 64% | 0.312% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 61°F (16°C) | 7 mph (10 km/h) | 50% | 0.309% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 60°F (16°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 55% | 0.306% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 50°F (10°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 71% | 0.307% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 47°F (8°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 80% | 0.307% |
| Sunday, May 12 | sunrise: 06:06 sunset: 20:47 |
| Low around 44°F (7°C), high around 65°F (18°C). Chance of rain in the evening and during the night (after 7 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.21 in (5.25 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 22 mph (36 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Overcast. | 45°F (7°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 89% | 0.308% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 45°F (7°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 88% | 0.308% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. | 56°F (13°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 69% | 0.307% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. | 61°F (16°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 62% | 0.302% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 64°F (18°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 60% | 0.298% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. | 56°F (13°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 74% | 0.296% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.13 in (3.3125 mm). | 51°F (11°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 95% | 0.32% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.08 in (1.9375 mm). | 52°F (11°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 96% | 0.332% |
De Smet (latitude 44°23'N, longitude 097°33'W)
Local Time:
De Smet is in the "America/Chicago" timezone.
The "America/Chicago" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in DST (since Sunday, 10 March 2024, 03:00 AM local time). During DST, the timezone abbreviation is CDT and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -5:00 hours.
De Smet will exit DST (returning to standard time) on Sunday, 3 November 2024, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local standard time. During ST, the timezone abbreviation is CST and the offset to UTC will be -6:00 hours.