Current Local Time in Des Moines
Des Moines, United States (CDT)
16:46:13
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
☀️Day
🌅7:36 AM
🌇7:16 PM
Des Moines follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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📞+1 515
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OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies
⏰Time Zone Facts
🕐CST/CDT
🌐UTC-6/-5
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America/Chicago236
Data: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Humid continental with four distinct seasons.
🏛️Top Attractions
Iowa State CapitolDes Moines Art CenterPappajohn Sculpture ParkIowa State FairPrincipal Park
📍About Des Moines Time Zone
Des Moines is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5). Des Moines time is same time as New York.
Des Moines observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Des Moines Time
- Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-5)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United States
- Coordinates: 41.59, -93.62
- Calling Code: +1 515