Current Time in Iowa
Iowa runs on Central Time.
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Capital
Des Moines
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
3,200,000
Cities in Iowa
Iowa vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa is entirely in the Central Time zone.
Does Iowa observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Iowa observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Iowa's capital and what time zone is it in?
Des Moines is Iowa's capital.