Live local time
What time is it in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in West Des Moines. West Des Moines observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in West Des Moines? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind West Des Moines is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
West Des Moines time — FAQ
What time is it in West Des Moines right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in West Des Moines (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is West Des Moines in?
West Des Moines uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does West Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if West Des Moines changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.