Current Time in Des Moines, United States
Des Moines is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Des Moines
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Des Moines and other cities
Daylight saving time in Des Moines
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Des Moines time FAQ
What time is it in Des Moines right now?
Des Moines is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Des Moines, updated every second.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.