Your TimeLOCAL
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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
IAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT). It observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5).
Current Local Time in Iowa
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CityDes MoinesState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Iowa
Des MoinesIA
CDTCedar RapidsIA
CDTDavenportIA
CDTSioux CityIA
CDTIowa CityIA
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa Time Zone
Official answers regarding Iowa local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Iowa in?▼
Iowa is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT). It observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5).
Does Iowa observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Iowa observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Des Moines, Iowa?▼
The capital of Iowa is Des Moines, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).