Local Time in Council Bluffs, United States
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Latest news in Council Bluffs
- National Baton Twirling Championships bring athletes, crowds to Council BluffsKETV · 14d ago
- Council Bluffs kids eat free this summer while southside food pantry sees surge in new clientsKMTV 3 News Now · 28d ago
- Jimmy "Boo" Dewayne Radley Obituary Feb 24, 2026Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · 148d ago
- Ex-Council Bluffs mayor among 'Rob-Publicans' for Rob Sandthegazette.com · 30d ago
- Pottawattamie County to Host Flag Retirement Ceremony October 25Pottawattamie County (.gov) · 274d ago
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Local Vibe
Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. A small portion of the city extends into Mills County. Located on the east bank of the Missouri River, it sits across from Omaha, Nebraska. The city had a population of 62,799 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Iowa and the largest in Southwest Iowa. Council Bluffs is also a principal city in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Council Bluffs right now?
- The current time in Council Bluffs, United States is 04:19:05 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
- What time zone is Council Bluffs in?
- Council Bluffs uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
- Does Council Bluffs observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs?
- Council Bluffs is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).