Iowa time zone
Central Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in Iowa
Questions
What time zone is Iowa in?
All of Iowa is on Central Time (UTC−6, or UTC−5 in summer).
Does Iowa have two time zones?
No. Iowa is entirely on Central Time.
Does Iowa observe daylight saving time?
Iowa observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in Iowa right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Iowa.