Time in Des Moines, United States now
1:53:19 AM
Wednesday, July 8, 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
↑ 5:48 AM ↓ 8:50 PM
Day length 15h 2m
Solar noon 1:19 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Des Moines facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6005, -93.6091
- Population
- 214,133
Frequently asked
What time is it in Des Moines right now?
The current local time in Des Moines is shown above and updates live every second. Des Moines is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Des Moines on daylight saving time?
Yes. Des Moines is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Des Moines (New York is currently 2:53 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
