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Iowa, United States
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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See the exact local time in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The live clock above updates every second.West Des Moines follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in West Des Moines
What Time Is It in West Des Moines Right Now?
The current local time in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States is 10:12:53 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. West Des Moines 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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10:12:53 AM
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West Des Moines Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and West Des Moines 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
West Des Moines 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.
How to Compare West Des Moines Time With Other Cities
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West Des Moines 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: West Des Moines is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
West Des Moines 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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