Des Moines to Anchorage Time Converter

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Des Moines
Iowa, USACST
UTC−6
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9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
9pm
Anchorage
Alaska, USAAKST
UTC−9
3h behind
12am
3am
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
9pm

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6:00 am06:00 CST (UTC-6), Nov 14, 2026 = 3:00 am03:00 AKST (UTC-9), Nov 14, 2026

Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.

How the time difference changes

Normally, Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage. Briefly around seasonal clock changes, Des Moines is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage or Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage.

Typically, working hours of 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in Des Moines correspond to 6:00 am to 3:00 pm in Anchorage.Typically, working hours of 09:00 to 18:00 in Des Moines correspond to 06:00 to 15:00 in Anchorage.

Compare Des Moines time with Anchorage time, including current local time, UTC offsets, time difference, daylight saving changes, working hours, and shareable meeting times.

Time Difference

CST (Central Standard Time) is 3 hours ahead of AKST (Alaska Standard Time).
6:00 am06:00 in Des Moines, IA, USA is 3:00 am03:00 in Anchorage, AK, USA

Des Moines to Anchorage call time
Best time for a conference call or a meeting is between 12pm-6pm12:00-18:00 in Des Moines which corresponds to 9am-3pm09:00-15:00 in Anchorage.

6:00 am06:00 CST (Central Standard Time) (Des Moines, IA, USA). Offset UTC -6:00 hours
3:00 am03:00 AKST (Alaska Standard Time) (Anchorage, AK, USA). Offset UTC -9:00 hours

6:00 am06:00 Des Moines, IA, USA / 3:00 am03:00 Anchorage, AK, USA

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Des Moines Time Zone and Facts

Time Zone

Abbreviation / Offset
CST – Central Standard Time, UTC-6 (now)
CDT – Central Daylight Time, UTC-5 (daylight saving time)
Daylight Saving Time Starts
123456789101112Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 amSunday, March 14, 2027 at 02:00: clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 am03:00 (CDT). DST starts on the 2nd Sunday of March each year. Also called Spring Forward or Summer Time.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
123456789101112Sunday, November 7, 2027 at 2:00 amSunday, November 7, 2027 at 02:00: clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 am01:00 (CST). DST ends on the 1st Sunday of November each year. Also called Fall Back or Winter Time.
Clock Changes
USA daylight saving time · Clock changes worldwide

Des Moines Facts

Country
USA
State
Iowa
Alternative Names
DSM, De Moinas, De Moins, De Mojn, De Moyn, De-Mojn, Deh-Mojn, Dehs Mojns, Demoina, Des Moines, Monachopolis, Nte Moin, de mayne, de mei yin, de mo'ina, de-moini, demoin, des mvane, dh mwyn, di mo'ina, di mxyn, dimoin, dmwyn aywwa, dy mwyn, dy mwyn ayywwa, ti moyin, Ντε Μόιν, Де Мойн, Де Мојн, Де-Мойн, Дэ-Мойн, Дэс Мойнс, Դե Մոյն, דה מוין, دموین، آیووا, دي موين, دی موین، آئیووا, ڈس موئنس, डे माय्ने, डेस् म्वाने, दि मोइन, दे मॉईन, டி மொயின், ดิมอยน์, დე-მოინი, デモイン, 德梅因, 디모인
Population
214,133
Currency
Dollar (USD)
Geographic Coordinates
41° 36' N Latitude / 93° 36' W Longitude
International Dialing Code
+1
More About Des Moines
Des Moines local time and city facts

Anchorage Time Zone and Facts

Time Zone

Abbreviation / Offset
AKST – Alaska Standard Time, UTC-9 (now)
AKDT – Alaska Daylight Time, UTC-8 (daylight saving time)
Daylight Saving Time Starts
123456789101112Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 amSunday, March 14, 2027 at 02:00: clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 am03:00 (AKDT). DST starts on the 2nd Sunday of March each year. Also called Spring Forward or Summer Time.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
123456789101112Sunday, November 7, 2027 at 2:00 amSunday, November 7, 2027 at 02:00: clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 am01:00 (AKST). DST ends on the 1st Sunday of November each year. Also called Fall Back or Winter Time.
Clock Changes
USA daylight saving time · Clock changes worldwide

Anchorage Facts

Country
USA
State
Alaska
Alternative Names
ANC, Alaska City, An'koreitz, Anchorage, Ancoraria, Angits, Ankoric, Ankoridz, Ankoridza, Ankoridzas, Ankoridzh, Ankoridž, Ankoridža, Ankoridžas, Ankorij, Ankorydzh, Ankuridzh, Brownville, Dgheyay Kaq', Enkoridz, Kisagvik, Kisaġvik, Port Woodrow, Qatuk'e'usht, Ship Creek, Tan, Ves Dnaghildeqt, Woodrow, aengkeoliji, amkareja, an ke la zhi, ancorage byuro, ankarej, ankarejji, ankwryj, aynkrayj alaska, enkarej, enkoreja, ʼnqwrg, Ανκορέιτζ, Анкоридж, Анкорыдж, Анкъридж, Енкориџ, Անքորեջ շրջան, אנקורג, أنكوريج, انکوریج, اینکرایج، الاسکا, अँकरेज, एंकोरेज, অ্যাংকারিজ, আন্চোরগে ব্যুরো, ஏங்கரெஜ், ആങ്കറേജ്, ანკორიჯი, アンカレッジ, 安克拉治, 앵커리지
Population
289,600
Currency
Dollar (USD)
Geographic Coordinates
61° 13' N Latitude / 149° 54' W Longitude
International Dialing Code
+1
More About Anchorage
Anchorage local time and city facts