Zone Name
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
21.6°
Live Global Time
Current time in Des Moines
Live local time in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC -5
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
−5 h
Analog Clock
12
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9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Des Moines Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Des Moines, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Des Moines?
The current local time in Des Moines updates live on this page. The timezone is Central Daylight Time (CDT), with a UTC offset of UTC -5.
What timezone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines currently uses the Central Daylight Time (CDT) timezone (UTC -5). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Des Moines?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Des Moines in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Des Moines observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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