Current Date And Time In West Des Moines, United States
Thursday, 06 August 2026
21:03:59 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 64,113
District: Polk County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about West Des Moines, a city in Iowa, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for West Des Moines — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | West Des Moines | |
| District / County | Polk County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 64,113 | |
| Area | 123.19 km² (47.56 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #8 of 457 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 252 | |
| In Feet | 827 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.58 | |
| Longitude | -93.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.577° N 93.711° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 34' 38" N 93° 42' 41" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 34.63' N 93° 42.68' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 9 km East-Northeast of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (248 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 14m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50266 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1893-01-01 |
West Des Moines is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Polk County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies West Des Moines as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Iowa
The latitude and longitude of West Des Moines pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 252 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open West Des Moines on the map
West Des Moines runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in West Des Moines run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › West Des Moines exchange rates
To ring a number in West Des Moines from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into West Des Moines and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, West Des Moines ranks #8 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 9 km East-Northeast of Des Moines, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iowa market. › Cities near West Des Moines
West Des Moines has a recorded population of approximately 64,113 people. That places it #8 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
West Des Moines spans approximately 123.19 square kilometers (47.56 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
West Des Moines sits within Polk County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
West Des Moines keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:13 AM and sets around 06:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in West Des Moines price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our West Des Moines currency page.
West Des Moines is about 9 km East-Northeast of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near West Des Moines for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from West Des Moines lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 248 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close West Des Moines sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
