Current local time in Iowa CityIowa, United States
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America/ChicagoUTC−6 / UTC−5
Iowa City keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
Daylight saving time in Iowa City
Iowa City changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5
Cities on the same time as Iowa City
These places show the same clock as Iowa City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Nashville, Oklahoma City
- In other countries
Reynosa (Mexico)
Iowa City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.66°, -91.53°
- Population
- 74,220
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Iowa City today
Computed from Iowa City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Iowa City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Iowa City is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 16h behind |
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Iowa City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Iowa City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Iowa City, updated every second from your device's clock. Iowa City keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- What time zone is Iowa City in?
- Iowa City is in the IANA time zone America/Chicago: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- Does Iowa City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
- Which cities share Iowa City's time?
- Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin keep the same clock as Iowa City all year.
Planning something with Iowa City?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Iowa City and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Iowa City into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Iowa City offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Chicago time zone set correctly.
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