Chicago to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Des Moines.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Des Moines PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Des Moines
Washington, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Des Moines conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Des Moines. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoDes Moines
12:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Des Moines switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Des Moines are 2,788 km (1,732 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Des Moines when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Des Moines.

When is the best time to call Des Moines from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Des Moines).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Des Moines change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.