Los Angeles to West Des Moines time converter

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

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Des Moines CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
West Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to West Des Moines conversion table

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

Los AngelesWest Des Moines
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 Los Angeles (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in West Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: +2h

Distance

Los Angeles and West Des Moines are 2,302 km (1,430 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

West Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in West Des Moines.

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

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

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and West 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.