What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Time zones in Iowa
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Iowa
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | Central Time | |
| Cedar Rapids | Central Time | |
| Davenport | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Iowa changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Minnesota: Central Time
- Wisconsin: Central Time
- Illinois: Central Time
- Missouri: Central Time
- Nebraska: Central Time, Mountain Time
- South Dakota: Central Time, Mountain Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Does Iowa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Iowa changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Iowa right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Iowa.