Time in Iowa right now
Iowa uses Central Time. Check the live clock for Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and the 82 Iowa places listed below.
- Capital
- Des Moines
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Des Moines
- Places listed
- 82
Iowa time zone details.
Iowa has one statewide time zone. The table confirms the UTC offset and the Iowa cities using Central Time.
Live local time across Iowa cities.
The 82 largest Iowa places by population are listed with live local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
- Des Moines Capital · Central Time --:--
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- Sioux City Central Time --:--
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- Waterloo Central Time --:--
- Ames Central Time --:--
- Council Bluffs Central Time --:--
- Dubuque Central Time --:--
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- Urbandale Central Time --:--
- Cedar Falls Central Time --:--
- Marion Central Time --:--
- Bettendorf Central Time --:--
- Marshalltown Central Time --:--
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- Clinton Central Time --:--
- Burlington Central Time --:--
- Fort Dodge Central Time --:--
- Ottumwa Central Time --:--
- Muscatine Central Time --:--
- Johnston Central Time --:--
- Coralville Central Time --:--
- Waukee Central Time --:--
- Altoona Central Time --:--
- North Liberty Central Time --:--
- Indianola Central Time --:--
- Clive Central Time --:--
- Newton Central Time --:--
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- Oskaloosa Central Time --:--
- Spencer Central Time --:--
- Storm Lake Central Time --:--
- Fort Madison Central Time --:--
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- Webster City Central Time --:--
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- Washington Central Time --:--
- Knoxville Central Time --:--
- Hiawatha Central Time --:--
- Atlantic Central Time --:--
- Nevada Central Time --:--
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- Independence Central Time --:--
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Iowa daylight saving time changes.
Iowa follows the United States daylight saving rule. Clocks move forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Every place in Iowa changes its clocks on these dates.
Time in nearby Midwest states.
Nearby Midwest states are listed with their time zones and live clocks. See every state on the United States page.
- Illinois Central Time --:--
- Indiana Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Kansas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Michigan Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Minnesota Central Time --:--
- Missouri Central Time --:--
- Nebraska Central and Mountain Time --:--
- North Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Ohio Eastern Time --:--
- South Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Wisconsin Central Time --:--
Iowa time zone and clock questions.
Direct answers for Iowa time zone, daylight saving, UTC offset and city time searches.
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What time zone does Iowa use?
Iowa uses Central Time statewide. The offset is UTC-6 in standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.
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What is the current time in Des Moines, Iowa?
Des Moines uses Central Time. The live Des Moines clock appears in the city list, with UTC-6 in standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.
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Does Iowa use daylight saving time?
Yes. Iowa moves clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
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When are the Iowa clock changes in 2026?
In 2026, Iowa clocks go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March, and back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November. In 2027, the changes are Sunday, 14 March and Sunday, 7 November.
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How far behind New York is Iowa?
Iowa is 1 hour behind New York for the full year because both places change clocks on the same United States dates.
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How far behind London is Iowa?
Iowa is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap changes for a short period in March and late October because the United States and the United Kingdom change clocks on different dates.
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Which Iowa city is listed first for live time?
Des Moines is listed first for Iowa, with about 214,133 people. It uses Central Time and has its own live city clock.
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Does Iowa have more than one time zone?
No. Iowa has one time zone, Central Time, so every listed Iowa place shows the same local time.
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Which nearby states use Central Time?
Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin are nearby states with Central Time coverage. Some neighbouring states have more than one time zone.
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How do I check the time in an Iowa city?
Use the city search or scroll through the 82 Iowa places. Each city page shows live local time, sunrise, sunset and the time difference from your location.