6:49:04 AM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time zoneCentral Daylight TimeCDT · UTC-05:00
DateOctober 8, 2026Thursday
Sunrise · Sunset7:17 AM · 6:46 PM11 h 28 min of daylight
Daylight savingIn effect
Clocks back 1 Nov 2026
Time difference from Des Moines
YouYour device
🇺🇸 New YorkUnited States
7:49 AM
1 hour ahead
🇬🇧 LondonUnited Kingdom
12:49 PM
6 hours ahead
🇺🇸 Los AngelesUnited States
4:49 AM
2 hours behind
🇦🇪 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
3:49 PM
9 hours ahead
🇮🇳 MumbaiIndia
5:19 PM
10 hours 30 minutes ahead
🇸🇬 SingaporeSingapore
7:49 PM
13 hours ahead
Questions & answers
What is the time in Des Moines, United States right now?
The clock above shows the exact current time in Des Moines, United States, synced with internet time and updated every second. Des Moines is in the Central Daylight Time zone (CDT), which is UTC-05:00.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines uses Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00). The time zone ID is America/Chicago.
Does Des Moines have daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is in effect in Des Moines right now (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks go back on Sunday, 1 November 2026 to CST.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and other cities?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines. London is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines. See the table above for more cities.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Des Moines?
Today the sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 6:46 PM local time in Des Moines, which is 11 h 28 min of daylight.