Des Moines to London time converter
London is 8 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 5:00 PM in London.
Des Moines PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
London BST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:20 PM in Des Moines, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Des Moines to London conversion table
Every hour of today in Des Moines and the matching time in London. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Des Moines | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Des Moines (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Des Moines and London switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +8h
Distance
Des Moines and London are 7,718 km (4,796 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Des Moines and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Des Moines.
What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?
When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 5:00 PM in London.
When is the best time to call London from Des Moines?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Des Moines (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London).
Does the time difference between Des Moines and London change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.