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Current Time in Iowa

Iowa runs on Central Time.

Capital
Des Moines
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
3,200,000

Cities in Iowa

Des MoinesCedar RapidsDavenport

Iowa vs. other US zones

LocationCurrent timeUTC offsetDifference
Eastern Time4:32 PM EDTUTC-41 hour ahead
Mountain Time2:32 PM MDTUTC-61 hour behind
Pacific Time1:32 PM PDTUTC-72 hours behind
Alaska Time12:32 PM AKDTUTC-83 hours behind
Hawaii-Aleutian Time10:32 AM HSTUTC-105 hours behind
Atlantic Time4:32 PM ASTUTC-41 hour ahead
Samoa Time9:32 AM GMT-11UTC-116 hours behind
Chamorro Time6:32 AM GMT+10UTC+1015 hours ahead

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Iowa in?

Iowa is entirely in the Central Time zone.

Does Iowa observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Iowa observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.

What is Iowa's capital and what time zone is it in?

Des Moines is Iowa's capital.