What time is it in Des Moines, Iowa, United States?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:37 ↓ 18:20 (10 h 42 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-5:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
CDT
Sunrise
7:37:09 AM
Sunset
6:20:01 PM
Day Length
10 h 42 m
Population
214,133
Latitude
41.6005° N
Longitude
93.6091° W
Coordinates
41.6005° N, 93.6091° W
Time difference from Des Moines
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 2 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Lagos | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 8 hours |
| Moscow | + 8 hours |
| Dubai | + 9 hours |
| Mumbai | + 10 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 13 hours |
| Singapore | + 13 hours |
| Shanghai | + 13 hours |
| Tokyo | + 14 hours |
| Sydney | + 16 hours |
Local time in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Des Moines, Iowa, United States follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-5:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Des Moines, 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 Des Moines?
The current local time in Des Moines, United States is 10:12:29 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-5:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Des Moines?
Des Moines is UTC-5:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Des Moines?
Des Moines is located at 41.6005° N, 93.6091° W (latitude 41.6005° N, longitude 93.6091° W).
