New York to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Des Moines.

New York EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New York
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Des Moines conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Des Moines are 1,641 km (1,020 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in Des Moines when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Des Moines.

When is the best time to call Des Moines from New York?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Des Moines).

Does the time difference between New York 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.