Current Local Time in West Des Moines, United States

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Current local time in 🇺🇸 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

CST/CDT UTC-05:00
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Relative to UTC
-5 hours behind
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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19:00
Today
West 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 64,113
Elevation 251 m
Sunrise 07:29
Sunset 19:00
Coordinates 41.58°N, -93.71°E

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the business hours in West Des Moines?
Standard business hours in West 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 West Des Moines?
West Des Moines is currently at UTC-05:00. The timezone identifier is CST/CDT. When it is noon in West Des Moines, it is 17:00 UTC. You can embed a live West Des Moines clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in West Des Moines?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in West 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 West Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes, West 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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West Des Moines uses CST/CDT timezone (UTC-5). Daylight saving time is observed.