Current Time in Des Moines, United States 🇺🇸
The current local time in Des Moines, United States is 10:08:41 (CDT) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Des Moines is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 210,330. The sun rises at about 06:38 and sets at 19:51 today (13h 13m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 19:51
- 13h 13m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Des Moines
Des Moines, United States keeps CDT (UTC-05:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Des Moines is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:38 and sets at about 19:51 local time, giving Des Moines 13h 13m of daylight.
Right now it is 10:08 on Sunday in Des Moines (UTC-05:00). When it is 10:08 here, it is 11:08 in New York (1h ahead), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Des Moines
- Use the America/Chicago IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Des Moines to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:08 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 08:08 Sun | 2h behind |
| London | 16:08 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Paris | 17:08 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Dubai | 19:08 Sun | 9h ahead |
| Mumbai | 20:38 Sun | 10.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 23:08 Sun | 13h ahead |
| Tokyo | 00:08 Mon | 14h ahead |
| Sydney | 01:08 Mon | 15h ahead |
Best next checks from Des Moines
Compare Des Moines with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for United States.
Business-hours overlap from Des Moines
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-16:00 in Des Moines overlaps with 10:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Des Moines time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Los Angeles | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| London | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Des Moines time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines uses CDT (UTC-05:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Des Moines today?
Today the sun rises around 06:38 and sets around 19:51 in Des Moines, about 13h 13m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and other cities?
When it is 10:08 in Des Moines, it is 11:08 in New York (1h ahead). See the table above for Des Moines's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Des Moines
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Chicago IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the United States time page.
Location and time-zone details for Des Moines
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Chicago (UTC−06:00) |
| Coordinates | 41.6, -93.61 |
| Population signal | About 210,330 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:38, sunset 19:51, 13h 13m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Chicago time-zone page for rules, the United States country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 41.6° N, 93.61° W
Population: 210,330
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT