Current Time in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines is a city in Iowa, home to about 214,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:19 AM / 6:43 PM
Population
214,000
Des Moines vs. other US and world cities
| 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 |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines is in the Central Time zone.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Des Moines observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Des Moines today?
Today, sunrise in Des Moines is around 7:19 AM and sunset is around 6:43 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Des Moines?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.