Time in West Des Moines, United States now
3:00:51 PM
Friday, October 9, 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
↑ 7:20 AM ↓ 6:43 PM
Day length 11h 23m
Solar noon 1:02 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
West Des Moines facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.5772, -93.7113
- Population
- 64,113
Frequently asked
What time is it in West Des Moines right now?
The current local time in West Des Moines is shown above and updates live every second. West Des Moines is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is West Des Moines in?
West Des Moines uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is West Des Moines on daylight saving time?
Yes. West 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 West Des Moines and New York?
New York is +1h relative to West Des Moines (New York is currently 4:00 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
