Ames — Local Time

05:54:43
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
20:44
Day Length
14h 47m
Solar Noon
13:20
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:24 · Civil Dusk: 21:17
05:5720:44🌙
Golden hour · Morning
05:57 – 06:38
Golden hour · Evening
20:03 – 20:44
-2min 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 103d)

🌓Moon Phase

First Quarter
Illumination: 42%
Moonrise: 12:55 · Moonset: 01:19
First Quarter · 1d

Time Difference

New York
06:54+1h
London
11:54+6h
Paris
12:54+7h
Athens
13:54+8h
Moscow
13:54+8h
Dubai
14:54+9h
Mumbai
16:24+10h 30m
Beijing
18:54+13h
Tokyo
19:54+14h
Sydney
20:54+15h

Distance Calculator

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Ames, United States
42° 2' N, 93° 37' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
48d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
83d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
113d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
128d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
157d
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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 05:57 and sunset is at 20:44. The total day length is 14h 47m.

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.