Time in Ames now
8:02AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Ames
Ames keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Iowa.
Local mean solar time at 93.62° W is UTC−6:14, so standard time runs 14 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:14 PM (an hour later in summer).
Ames has kept the same clocks as Chicago since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Ames
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Ames | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,440 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,640 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,320 km | 6:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,880 km | 7:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Ottawa | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,480 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,350 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Nassau | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,410 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| London | World cities | 2:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 7:32 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 10:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Ames overlap yours today.
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Places near Ames
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Ames |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 48 km south | same clock |
| Cedar Rapids | 163 km east | same clock |
| Omaha | 211 km south-west | same clock |
| Rochester | 240 km north-east | same clock |
| Davenport | 259 km east | same clock |
| Lincoln | 289 km south-west | same clock |
| Sioux Falls | 304 km north-west | same clock |
| Saint Paul | 326 km north | same clock |
| Winnipeg CA | 914 km north | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Aurora | 976 km west | 1 h behind |
| Toronto CA | 1,172 km east | 1 h ahead |
Ames at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceIowa
- Population65,060
- Coordinates42.03° N, 93.62° W
- Elevation287 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Ames now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Ames is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What time zone is Ames in?
Ames keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Iowa. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.