Time West Des Moines - 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 West Des Moines?
The current time in West Des Moines is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. West Des Moines is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. West Des Moines is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines.
Time zone and clock changes in West Des Moines
| 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 West Des Moines
Today, October 28, 2026, the sun rises in West Des Moines at 07:42 and sets at 18:14 (local time), giving 10 h 33 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:58.
More about West Des Moines
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Frequently asked questions about the time in West Des Moines
What time is it in West Des Moines right now?
The current time in West 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 West 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 West Des Moines.
Does West Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
West Des Moines is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in West Des Moines is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in West Des Moines?
Today, October 28, 2026, the sun rises in West Des Moines at 07:42 and sets at 18:14 (local time), giving 10 h 33 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:58.
