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: 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 West Des Moines, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. West Des Moines currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Clocks in West Des Moines are set to UTC−06:00 under the America/Chicago zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 252 m. West Des Moines is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1649 km off. West Des Moines is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today West Des Moines sees 10h 44m between a 07:36 sunrise and a 18:21 sunset.
West Des Moines Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in West Des Moines
West Des Moines gets 10h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Des Moines is at 07:36 and sunset in West Des Moines is at 18:21.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 06:00 | 07:35 | 12:59 | 15:55 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 06:01 | 07:37 | 12:59 | 15:54 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 06:02 | 07:38 | 12:58 | 15:53 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 06:03 | 07:39 | 12:58 | 15:52 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 06:04 | 07:40 | 12:58 | 15:51 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 06:05 | 07:41 | 12:58 | 15:50 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 06:06 | 07:42 | 12:58 | 15:49 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Des Moines
Sunrise
in West Des Moines
↑
7:36 AM
Sunset
in West Des Moines
↓
6:21 PM
Day Length
10h 44m
Dawn
in West Des Moines
7:07 AM
Dusk
in West Des Moines
6:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Des Moines
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
91.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:56
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:49
Distances & Clock Changes in West Des Moines
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 08:55 on Friday, October 23, 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-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 West Des Moines?
To turn UTC into West Des Moines time, shift the clock 05:00 hours backward, which places West Des Moines at UTC-05:00 right now.
Is West Des Moines on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in West Des Moines as of October 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Des Moines today?
In West Des Moines today the sun rises at 07:36 and sets at 18:21, giving 10h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Des Moines tonight?
Over West Des Moines tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 91.7% 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.