Time Now in Ottumwa, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.02° N, 92.41° W
Elevation: 205 m above sea level
Population rank: #2069 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 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
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
Ottumwa is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Ottumwa, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ottumwa
Daylight Hours in Ottumwa
Ottumwa gets 14h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ottumwa is at 05:45 and sunset in Ottumwa is at 20:43.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 13m near the December solstice to 15h 07m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ottumwa and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Ottumwa
What is the current local time in Ottumwa?
The live local time in Ottumwa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ottumwa currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Ottumwa in?
Ottumwa uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Ottumwa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ottumwa is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Ottumwa's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ottumwa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:44 | 13:14 | 17:14 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:36 | 05:45 | 13:14 | 17:14 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:37 | 05:45 | 13:14 | 17:14 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:38 | 05:46 | 13:15 | 17:14 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:39 | 05:47 | 13:15 | 17:14 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:41 | 05:48 | 13:15 | 17:14 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:42 | 05:48 | 13:15 | 17:14 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ottumwa
Sunrise
in Ottumwa
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Ottumwa
↓
8:43 PM
Day Length
14h 58m
Dawn
in Ottumwa
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Ottumwa
9:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ottumwa
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ottumwa
How Far Is Ottumwa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,545 km | E (85deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,395 km | W (259deg) |
| London | 6,708 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 7,012 km | NE (47deg) |
| Moscow | 8,269 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,593 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,970 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 11,931 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ottumwa?
Ottumwa next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ottumwa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ottumwa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.0deg S, 87.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ottumwa
What time is it in Ottumwa right now?
The current local time in Ottumwa is 07:00 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Ottumwa follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Ottumwa in?
Ottumwa uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). 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 Ottumwa?
Is Ottumwa on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ottumwa is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ottumwa today?
Today in Ottumwa: sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset is at 20:43, giving 14h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ottumwa tonight?
The moon phase over Ottumwa tonight is Last Quarter with 53.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ottumwa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ottumwa, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.