Time Iowa - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Iowa?
The current time in Iowa is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Iowa is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Iowa is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Iowa is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 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 Iowa.
Time zone and clock changes in Iowa
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Iowa
Today, October 10, 2026, the sun rises in Iowa at 07:21 and sets at 18:40 (local time), giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:00.
More about Iowa
See the location and GPS coordinates of Iowa, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Iowa and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Iowa
What time is it in Iowa right now?
The current time in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.
Does Iowa observe daylight saving time?
Iowa is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Iowa is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Iowa?
Today, October 10, 2026, the sun rises in Iowa at 07:21 and sets at 18:40 (local time), giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:00.
