Cities in Iowa
Iowa is in the Central time zone. A leading agricultural state, it is famous for corn, soybeans, and hosting the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses.
Cities in Iowa span the America/Chicago time zone. There are 26 featured cities in Iowa on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. Iowa is in the Central time zone. A leading agricultural state, it is famous for corn, soybeans, and hosting the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses.
Top Cities in Iowa
Live times · 26 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Chicago.
All Cities in Iowa
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Iowa
How many cities are in Iowa?
Iowa has many cities. The top cities in Iowa featured on WorldTimePage include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Ames, Dubuque, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Cedar Falls, Marion, Bettendorf, Mason City, Marshalltown, Clinton, Burlington, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Muscatine, Coralville, Johnston, Waukee, Keokuk, with Des Moines serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa uses the America/Chicago time zone. All major cities in Iowa observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Iowa?
The capital city of Iowa is Des Moines. It is located in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the largest cities in Iowa?
The largest cities in Iowa include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City and more.
What is the current time in Iowa?
The current time in Iowa follows the America/Chicago time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Iowa on this page.
Does Iowa observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Iowa observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (CST to CDT, UTC−6 to UTC−5) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
Is Iowa on the same time as Minnesota?
Yes. Iowa and Minnesota are always on the same time — both observe Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City on the same time?
Yes. Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City are all in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Iowa follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Cedar Rapids in?
Cedar Rapids is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Iowa, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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