What time is it in Ames, Iowa, United States?
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:52 ↓ 17:03 (10 h 11 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-6:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
CST
Sunrise
6:52:26 AM
Sunset
5:03:42 PM
Day Length
10 h 11 m
Population
65,060
Latitude
42.0347° N
Longitude
93.6199° W
Coordinates
42.0347° N, 93.6199° W
Time difference from Ames
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 3 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Lagos | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 8 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 9 hours |
| Moscow | + 9 hours |
| Dubai | + 10 hours |
| Mumbai | + 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 14 hours |
| Singapore | + 14 hours |
| Shanghai | + 14 hours |
| Tokyo | + 15 hours |
| Sydney | + 17 hours |
Local time in Ames, Iowa, United States
Ames, Iowa, United States follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-6:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Ames, Iowa, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Ames?
The current local time in Ames, United States is 7:54:15 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
What time zone is Ames in?
Ames uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-6:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Ames?
Ames is UTC-6:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Ames?
Ames is located at 42.0347° N, 93.6199° W (latitude 42.0347° N, longitude 93.6199° W).
