Time in Council Bluffs, United States now
8:27:37 AM
Tuesday, September 29, 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
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 7:08 PM
Day length 11h 51m
Solar noon 1:13 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Council Bluffs facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.2619, -95.8608
- Population
- 62,597
Frequently asked
What time is it in Council Bluffs right now?
The current local time in Council Bluffs is shown above and updates live every second. Council Bluffs is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Council Bluffs in?
Council Bluffs uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Council Bluffs on daylight saving time?
Yes. Council Bluffs is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Council Bluffs and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Council Bluffs (New York is currently 9:27 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
