Time in Ottumwa, United States now
9:35:28 AM
Sunday, July 12, 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 ↓ 8:42 PM
Day length 14h 54m
Solar noon 1:15 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Ottumwa facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.0200, -92.4113
- Population
- 24,624
Frequently asked
What time is it in Ottumwa right now?
The current local time in Ottumwa is shown above and updates live every second. Ottumwa is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Ottumwa in?
Ottumwa uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Ottumwa on daylight saving time?
Yes. Ottumwa is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Ottumwa and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Ottumwa (New York is currently 10:35 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
