Local Time in Ames, United States
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- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- United States
- Continent
- North America
Latest news in Ames
- Insurance moves: Windward Risk, Hannover Re US, Ameritas, Sunstar, Ames & Gough, Amica, moreInsurance Business · 5d ago
- Ames Helps USA Volleyball Win U21 Pan American CupCreighton University Athletics · 56d ago
- Closures on U.S. 30 at the South Skunk River Bridge in Ames Begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 29Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · 164d ago
- Ames Lab Scientist Provides AI-Driven Roadmap for Future Permanent Magnet DesignNewswise · 95d ago
- Donovan "Don" Ames Obituary Jun 29, 2026Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center · 69d ago
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Local Vibe
Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University (ISU). According to the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 66,427, making it the state's ninth-most populous city. Iowa State University was home to 30,177 students as of fall 2023, which make up approximately one half of the city's population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Ames right now?
- The current time in Ames, United States is 12:58:06 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
- What time zone is Ames in?
- Ames uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
- Does Ames observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Ames observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Ames?
- Ames is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).