Time Difference Between Des Moines and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
United States
Des Moines
America/Chicago · UTC-5
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Des Moines and Los Angeles.
Des Moines
11:00 AM
Los Angeles
9:00 AM
Des Moines
12:00 PM
Los Angeles
10:00 AM
Des Moines
1:00 PM
Los Angeles
11:00 AM
Des Moines
2:00 PM
Los Angeles
12:00 PM
Des Moines
3:00 PM
Los Angeles
1:00 PM
Des Moines
4:00 PM
Los Angeles
2:00 PM
Des Moines
5:00 PM
Los Angeles
3:00 PM
Des Moines to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Des Moines. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 2 hours behind Des Moines, United States (UTC-5).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Des Moines and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Des Moines and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Des Moines, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Des Moines is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.