Current Time in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids is a city in Iowa, home to about 137,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:43 AM / 7:21 PM
Population
137,000
Cedar Rapids vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cedar Rapids in?
Cedar Rapids is in the Central Time zone.
Does Cedar Rapids observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Cedar Rapids observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Cedar Rapids today?
Today, sunrise in Cedar Rapids is around 6:43 AM and sunset is around 7:21 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Cedar Rapids?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.