Des Moines to Los Angeles time converter

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

Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Los Angeles
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Des Moines to Los Angeles conversion table

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

Des MoinesLos Angeles
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 Des Moines (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Des Moines and Los Angeles are 2,311 km (1,436 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?

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

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Des Moines?

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

Does the time difference between Des Moines and Los Angeles change?

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