Current Time in Iowa City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.66° N, 91.53° W
Elevation: 204 m above sea level
Population rank: #555 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Iowa
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
The time now in Iowa City, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Iowa City currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Iowa City keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Chicago time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Iowa City sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Iowa City sits at a modest 204 m above sea level. Iowa City is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1468 km off. Iowa City is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Iowa City sees 11h 03m between a 07:19 sunrise and a 18:22 sunset.
Iowa City Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Iowa City
Iowa City gets 11h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Iowa City is at 07:19 and sunset in Iowa City is at 18:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Iowa City and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Iowa City right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Iowa City's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Iowa City.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:44 | 07:19 | 12:51 | 15:55 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:45 | 07:20 | 12:51 | 15:53 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:46 | 07:21 | 12:51 | 15:52 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:47 | 07:22 | 12:51 | 15:51 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:48 | 07:23 | 12:50 | 15:50 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:49 | 07:24 | 12:50 | 15:49 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:50 | 07:26 | 12:50 | 15:48 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Iowa City
Sunrise
in Iowa City
↑
7:19 AM
Sunset
in Iowa City
↓
6:22 PM
Day Length
11h 03m
Dawn
in Iowa City
6:51 AM
Dusk
in Iowa City
6:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Iowa City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
33.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:03
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Distances & Clock Changes in Iowa City
How Far Is Iowa City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,468 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,481 km | W (259deg) |
| London | 6,606 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,910 km | NE (48deg) |
| Moscow | 8,172 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,597 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,962 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 11,833 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Iowa City?
Iowa City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Iowa City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Iowa City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.7deg S, 88.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa City
What time is it in Iowa City right now?
The current local time in Iowa City is 15:54 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Iowa City follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Iowa City in?
Iowa City uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Iowa City?
Is Iowa City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Iowa City is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Iowa City today?
Iowa City sees sunrise at 07:19 and sunset at 18:22 today, giving 11h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Iowa City tonight?
The moon phase over Iowa City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 33.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Iowa City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Iowa City, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.