Days in Urbandale are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Urbandale
Urbandale is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.6267° N, 93.7122° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,634 km (2,879 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,385 km (3,346 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,653 km (9,105 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,798 km (4,845 mi) west
Urbandale lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Urbandale
The point on Earth exactly opposite Urbandale is near Perth - when it's noon in Urbandale, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Urbandale
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Urbandale
Urbandale is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Urbandale is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Urbandale
In Urbandale, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 9m, a difference of roughly 6h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Urbandale's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Urbandale at 41.63° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Urbandale
With a population of 44,062, Urbandale ranks as the 1111th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Urbandale
Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) is a major international airport serving Urbandale directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Urbandale
Urbandale uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Urbandale
Business hours in Urbandale (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Urbandale
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Public Holidays Affecting Urbandale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Urbandale in?
Urbandale follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Urbandale at UTC-5.
What time is it in Urbandale right now?
The current local time in Urbandale is 09:22:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Urbandale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Urbandale is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Urbandale?
Urbandale is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Urbandale?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the airport serving Urbandale. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:00.
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