Time Difference between Des Moines and New York

Des Moines, United States and New York, United States are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Des Moines, it's 1 hour later in New York.

Des Moines operates on America/Chicago timezone, while New York uses America/New York. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Des Moines and New York is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Des Moines and New York is approximately 1,641 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.