New York to West Des Moines time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Des Moines CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
West Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to West Des Moines conversion table

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

New YorkWest Des 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 West Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and West Des Moines are 1,649 km (1,025 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

West Des Moines is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in West 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 West Des Moines.

When is the best time to call West 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 West Des Moines).

Does the time difference between New York 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.