Current Local Time in Des Moines
Des Moines, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Des Moines
☀️Climate
Humid continental with four distinct seasons.
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📍About Des Moines Time Zone
Des Moines is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Des Moines serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Des Moines is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Des Moines, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Des Moines observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Des Moines from abroad, use the country code +1 515. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Des Moines time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Des Moines ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Des Moines Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 41.59°, -93.62°
- • Calling Code: +1 515