| Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 06:05 | 20:19 | 14h 14m |
| Tomorrow | 06:03 | 20:20 | 14h 17m |
| Change | −2m | +1m | +3m |
Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.
Today's light segments for Des Moines, IA. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.
Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Des Moines, IA.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:42 | 16:55 | 9h 13m |
| February | 07:28 | 17:29 | 10h 01m |
| March | 06:52 | 18:04 | 11h 12m |
| April | 07:00 | 19:39 | 12h 39m |
| May | 06:13 | 20:11 | 13h 58m |
| June | 05:44 | 20:42 | 14h 58m |
| July | 05:44 | 20:53 | 15h 09m |
| August | 06:09 | 20:35 | 14h 26m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:51 | 13h 11m |
| October | 07:11 | 19:00 | 11h 49m |
| November | 07:46 | 18:12 | 10h 26m |
| December | 07:22 | 16:47 | 9h 25m |
Des Moines, IA is located at 41.59°N, 93.62°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.
The city uses the America/Chicago timezone (CDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.
Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Des Moines, IA this falls around 13:13 in mid-summer and 12:04 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.