Current Time in West Des Moines, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.58° N, 93.71° W
Elevation: 252 m above sea level
Population rank: #685 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 15m 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
Daylight Hours in West Des Moines
West Des Moines gets 15h 04m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 20:45.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 11m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Jun ● | 03:29 | 05:41 | 13:13 | 17:14 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 03:28 | 05:41 | 13:13 | 17:15 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 03:27 | 05:40 | 13:13 | 17:15 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:27 | 05:40 | 13:14 | 17:15 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:26 | 05:40 | 13:14 | 17:15 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:26 | 05:40 | 13:14 | 17:16 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:25 | 05:40 | 13:14 | 17:16 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Des Moines
Sunrise
in West Des Moines
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in West Des Moines
↓
8:45 PM
Day Length
15h 04m
Dawn
in West Des Moines
5:07 AM
Dusk
in West Des Moines
9:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Des Moines
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
71.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:15
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How Far Is West Des Moines From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,649 km | E (87deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,302 km | WSW (257deg) |
| London | 6,742 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,049 km | NE (47deg) |
| Moscow | 8,261 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,713 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,852 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 11,931 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Des Moines's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Des Moines and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.6deg S, 86.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Des Moines
What time is it in West Des Moines right now?
The current local time in West Des Moines is 01:29 on Saturday, June 06, 2026. West Des Moines follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is West Des Moines in?
West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
West Des Moines is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to West Des Moines local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is West Des Moines on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — West Des Moines is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Des Moines today?
Today in West Des Moines: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 20:45, giving 15h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Des Moines tonight?
The moon phase over West Des Moines tonight is Waning Gibbous with 71.2% illumination.
What is solar time in West Des Moines?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Des Moines, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.