Time in Ames, United States now
11:35:41 PM
Monday, July 6, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:46 AM ↓ 8:52 PM
Day length 15h 6m
Solar noon 1:19 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Ames facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 42.0347, -93.6199
- Population
- 65,060
Frequently asked
What time is it in Ames right now?
The current local time in Ames is shown above and updates live every second. Ames is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Ames in?
Ames uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Ames on daylight saving time?
Yes. Ames is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Ames and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Ames (New York is currently 12:35 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
