Current Time in Des Moines

United States · America/Chicago · GMT-5

Saturday, May 2, 2026

03:53:59 PM

Central Daylight Time · GMT-5

Time in Des Moines — Did You Know?

  • ·CST/CDT (UTC-6/-5); central time for major markets
  • ·Central markets with CBOT operating during business hours
  • ·Mid-latitude: Des Moines experiences pronounced seasons with 9–15 hours daylight variation

Sun

Sunrise
06:10 AM (E)
Sunset
08:12 PM (W)
Solar Noon
01:11 PM
Daylight
14h 2m+2m vs yesterday
Civil Dawn
05:40 AM
Civil Dusk
08:42 PM
Detailed sunrise/sunset →

Moon

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
97%
Moon Age
16.4 days
Moon phases calendar →

Timezone

Timezone
America/Chicago
UTC Offset
GMT-5
Lat / Lng
41.59°N, 93.63°W
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Daylight Saving Time

Currently observing DST

Geography

Country
United States
Calling Code
+1
Currency
USD
Coordinates
41.59°N, 93.63°W

About Des Moines's Time Zone

Des Moines operates on the Central Daylight Time time zone (GMT-5).

With a metropolitan population of approximately 214,237, it is one of the most significant cities in United States.

Des Moines observes Daylight Saving Time — the UTC offset shifts by one hour in summer, making scheduling with international partners important to track.

The IANA timezone identifier for Des Moines is America/Chicago, used by operating systems and programming languages worldwide.

When scheduling calls, meetings, or travel involving Des Moines, always verify the current UTC offset since daylight saving transitions can shift the relative time difference with other regions.

Cities in the Same Timezone (America/Chicago)

These cities share the GMT-5 UTC offset with Des Moines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Des Moines is in the America/Chicago time zone (GMT-5). The current time is shown live on this page.
Des Moines is in the Central Daylight Time time zone, abbreviated as GMT-5.
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Des Moines currently observes GMT-5.
Des Moines is currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
Des Moines is in the Central Daylight Time timezone (GMT-5). To estimate the difference: subtract your UTC offset from Des Moines's GMT-5. A positive result means Des Moines is ahead; negative means it is behind. For live, DST-aware results use the Timezone Converter above.
Des Moines is GMT-5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its IANA timezone is America/Chicago.
Today in Des Moines, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 08:12 PM. Daylight times shift throughout the year based on the city's coordinates (41.59°N, 93.63°W). Visit the dedicated Sun Times page for Des Moines to see a full 30-day calendar and golden hour data.
Yes, Des Moines (United States) observes Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset changes seasonally — moving forward by one hour in spring and back in autumn. Check the DST status panel above for the current active offset.
Des Moines currently has approximately 14h 2m of daylight, from sunrise at 06:10 AM to sunset at 08:12 PM. Longer summer evenings shift when locals are most reachable for evening calls; shorter winter days make morning hours more important for live collaboration. The current offset is always shown live above.
To call Des Moines, United States from abroad, dial ++1 before the local number.
Des Moines, United States uses the USD as its official currency.
Standard business hours in Des Moines run approximately 09:00–18:00 Central Daylight Time (GMT-5). Use our timezone converter to find the matching time in your location.

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