Current Time in Ankeny
Iowa, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Ankeny, Iowa, United States — updated live every second. Ankeny observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Ankeny now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Ankeny time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Ankeny
What Time Is It in Ankeny Right Now?
The current local time in Ankeny, Iowa, United States is 11:34:51 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Ankeny observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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11:34:51 PM
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Ankeny Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Ankeny timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Iowa
Ankeny is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Ankeny Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Iowa
Daylight Saving Time: Ankeny is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Ankeny is located in United States (Iowa) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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