Local Time in Des Moines, United States
22°C / 72°F · Mainly clear
Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Nov 1
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- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- United States
- Continent
- North America
Latest news in Des Moines
- TICKET SALES OPEN FOR 2027 MEN’S & WOMEN’S NATIONALS IN WEST DES MOINESUSA Curling · 4d ago
- Where to watch US-Belgium World Cup match in the Des Moines metroThe Des Moines Register · 17d ago
- World Cup watch parties: Here's where to watch Monday night's USA vs. Belgium matchKCCI · 17d ago
- Meet the Des Moines soccer prospect rising through U.S. soccer ranksWHO13.com · 42d ago
- Iowa fans react to heartbreaking U.S. World Cup defeat to BelgiumThe Des Moines Register · 17d ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Des Moines right now?
- The current time in Des Moines, United States is 07:12:12 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
- What time zone is Des Moines in?
- Des Moines uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
- Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
- Des Moines is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).