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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -06:00 (CST) |
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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 standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Iowa 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 Iowa.
Time zone and clock changes in Iowa
| 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 Iowa
Today, November 4, 2026, the sun rises in Iowa at 06:50 and sets at 17:04 (local time), giving 10 h 14 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:57.
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 standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Iowa is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Iowa?
Today, November 4, 2026, the sun rises in Iowa at 06:50 and sets at 17:04 (local time), giving 10 h 14 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:57.
