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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -06:00 (CST) |
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What time is it in Des Moines?
The current time in Des Moines is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Des Moines is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Des Moines is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Des Moines is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Des Moines.
Time zone and clock changes in Des Moines
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Des Moines
Today, November 7, 2026, the sun rises in Des Moines at 06:53 and sets at 17:02 (local time), giving 10 h 08 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
More about Des Moines
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Frequently asked questions about the time in Des Moines
What time is it in Des Moines right now?
The current time in Des Moines is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Des Moines.
Does Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Des Moines is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Des Moines is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Des Moines?
Today, November 7, 2026, the sun rises in Des Moines at 06:53 and sets at 17:02 (local time), giving 10 h 08 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
