Ames — Local Time

02:59:51

Thursday, June 4, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) UTC-5

Sunrise

05:40

Sunset

20:45

Day Length

15h 5m

Solar Noon

13:12

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 05:06 · Civil Dusk: 21:19

Golden hour · Morning

05:40 AM – 06:21 AM

Golden hour · Evening

08:03 PM – 08:45 PM

+1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDT Mar 8, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour

CDT → CST Nov 1, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour

Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 150d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 84%

Moonrise: 22:50 · Moonset: 11:14

Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

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Ames, United States

42° 2' N, 93° 37' W

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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 05:40 and sunset is at 20:45. The total day length is 15h 5m.

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.