Current Time in West Des Moines
About West Des Moines
West Des Moines is located in United States, in the Northern Hemisphere. It runs on America/Chicago time, currently UTC-5:00 relative to UTC. West Des Moines observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited States
- Population64,113
- Latitude41.5772°
- Longitude-93.7113°
- Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
- Current UTC offsetUTC-5:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in West Des Moines Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from West Des Moines's own coordinates.
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Seasons in West Des Moines
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United States National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 18 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day | Fri, Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 15 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 19 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Tue, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 3 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 8 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 22 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 21 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 18 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 27 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wed, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 2 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
West Des Moines observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to CDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to CST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in West Des Moines
What time zone is West Des Moines in?
West Des Moines, United States uses the America/Chicago time zone. It is currently on CDT (UTC-5:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does West Des Moines observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. West Des Moines observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to CST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Des Moines today?
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:40 PM in West Des Moines today, giving 11h 17m of daylight.
What is the time difference between West Des Moines and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour ahead of West Des Moines right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for West Des Moines?
West Des Moines is currently UTC-5:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.