Ames — Local Time

11:22:53
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
20:21
Day Length
13h 53m
Solar Noon
13:25
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 06:01 · Civil Dusk: 20:48
06:2820:21
Golden hour · Morning
06:28 – 07:03
Golden hour · Evening
19:47 – 20:21
-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CSTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 108d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moonrise: 09:02 · Moonset: 21:26
First Quarter · 5d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

New York
12:22+1h
London
17:22+6h
Paris
18:22+7h
Athens
19:22+8h
Moscow
19:22+8h
Dubai
20:22+9h
Mumbai
21:52+10h 30m
Beijing
00:22+13h
Tokyo
01:22+14h
Sydney
02:22+15h

Distance Calculator

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Ames, United States
30° 3' N, 94° 45' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
53d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
88d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
118d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
133d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
162d
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Ames?

The current local time in Ames, United States is displayed above in real-time. Ames uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).

Does Ames observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Ames observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Ames?

Today in Ames, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset is at 20:21. The total day length is 13h 53m.

What is the UTC offset for Ames?

Ames is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.