Des Moines, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-5 (CDT)
The current local time in Des Moines, United States is 09:16:12.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 214,133
- Coordinates
- 41.60° N, 93.61° W
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
- Country Area
- 9,629,091 km²
Time Difference Between Des Moines and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 1h ahead | |
| Time in London | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 14h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 15h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 2h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 7h ahead |
Weather in Des Moines
Current weather conditions in Des Moines including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
20°C
Overcast
Humidity
87%
Wind
14 km/h
Visibility
15 km
29°
17°
28°
18°
20°
9°
17°
5°
16°
9°
Cities Near Des Moines
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Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Des Moines and New York
- Time difference between Des Moines and London
- Time difference between Des Moines and Tokyo
- Time difference between Des Moines and Sydney
- Time difference between Des Moines and Dubai
- Time difference between Des Moines and Singapore
- Time difference between Des Moines and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Des Moines and Paris
Map of Des Moines
Map showing the location of Des Moines at coordinates 41.60054, -93.60911.
About Des Moines Time
Des Moines is located in Americas, United Statesand follows the America/Chicago time zone. The city has a population of approximately 214,133 people.
The current local time in Des Moines is determined by the America/Chicago time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Des Moines, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) in United States.
What is the current UTC offset for Des Moines?
Des Moines is currently at UTC-5 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Des Moines observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Des Moines?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Des Moines, United States, updated every second.