Des Moines time

What is the Des Moines time now in minutes and seconds?

Current timezone: CDT, Central Daylight Time
Current offset: UTC/GMT -05:00
Observe DST: Yes

DST starts on: Sunday, 8 March 2026

DST ends on: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of local time Los Angeles, United States.

Daylight Saving Time

  • Central Daylight Saving Time (CDT) starts on the second Sunday of March (The clock went forward by one hour).
  • CDT ends on the first Sunday of November (The clock time will go back one hour).
  • Central Standard Time (CST) is used during the remainder of the year.

Map Of Des Moines

Airports in Des Moines, Iowa

AirportIATAICAODistance to Des Moines
Des Moines International AirportDSMKDSM8 miles
Ankeny Regional AirportIKVKIKV17 miles
Boone Municipal AirportBNWKBNW43 miles

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the city's main commercial airport and the primary gateway for domestic passenger flights. Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV) primarily serves general and business aviation, while Boone Municipal Airport (BNW) provides an additional general aviation option in the surrounding region.

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🌙 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Des Moines

The Moon in Des Moines is currently in a Waning Crescent phase, with approximately 35% of its visible surface illuminated by the Sun. It is steadily waning toward the New Moon.

Moonrise12:18 AM
Moonset3:47 PM
Phase🌘 Waning Crescent
Illumination35%

The next full moon will occur in Des Moines on October 25, 2026, at 11:08 PM CDT. This particular full moon is traditionally known as the Hunter's Moon.

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The IANA timezone identifier for Des Moines is America/Chicago.

Related timezones: CST and CDT