Current Local Time in Des Moines, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
CST/CDT UTC-05:00
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Relative to UTC
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Noon here = 17:00 UTC
09:00 here = 14:00 UTC
12:00 here = 17:00 UTC
17:00 here = 22:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:29
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18:59
Today
Des Moines is waking up — early risers grab coffee before the day begins. The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-5
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-6
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | Iowa |
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-05:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 214,133 |
| Elevation | 264 m |
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| Coordinates | 41.60°N, -93.61°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | +1h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -2h | --:-- |
| London | +5h | --:-- |
| Paris | +6h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +9h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +10h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +13h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +14h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +16h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +2h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +7h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +13h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Des Moines?
Standard business hours in Des Moines are 09:00–17:00 local time (CST/CDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Des Moines?
Des Moines is currently at UTC-05:00. The timezone identifier is CST/CDT. When it is noon in Des Moines, it is 17:00 UTC. You can embed a live Des Moines clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Des Moines?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Des Moines. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Des Moines observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-5. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-6.
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Des Moines uses CST/CDT timezone (UTC-5). Daylight saving time is observed.