Days in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
West Des Moines is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.5772° N, 93.7113° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,628 km (2,876 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,390 km (3,349 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,647 km (9,101 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,804 km (4,849 mi) west
West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
The point on Earth exactly opposite West Des Moines is near Perth - when it's noon in West Des Moines, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in West Des Moines
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in West Des Moines
West Des Moines is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
In West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like West Des Moines at 41.58° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of West Des Moines
With a population of 64,113, West Des Moines ranks as the 692nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in West Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) is a major international airport serving West Des Moines directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:23:00.
Daylight saving time changes in West Des Moines
West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
Business hours in West Des Moines (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 West Des Moines
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Des Moines in?
West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines at UTC-5.
What time is it in West Des Moines right now?
The current local time in West Des Moines is 09:23:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Des Moines observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
West Des Moines is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Des Moines?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the airport serving West Des Moines. The current local time at the airport is 09:23:00.
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