Area Code 605

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
605
City
Sioux Falls, SD
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1947

Where Is Area Code 605?

Entire state of South Dakota

Covers all of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore, Badlands, Black Hills.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
Sioux FallsRapid CityAberdeenPierre

Time Zone for Area Code 605

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Calling Area Code 605

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 605 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.

International Calls

From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 605 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-605-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 605 is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (605) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

More CST/CDT Area Codes

Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.