Des Moines to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

Des Moines PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Des Moines to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Des Moines and Chicago 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

Des Moines and Chicago 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 Des Moines and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

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

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

Does the time difference between Des Moines and Chicago change?

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