Current Date And Time In Des Moines, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:16:41 PDT
State: Washington
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 31,221
District: King County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Des Moines, a city in Washington, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Des Moines — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Des Moines | |
| District / County | King County | |
| State | Washington | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 31,221 | |
| Area | 16.82 km² (6.49 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Washington | #43 of 484 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 | 28 | |
| In Feet | 92 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.4 | |
| Longitude | -122.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.402° N 122.324° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 24' 6" N 122° 19' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 24.11' N 122° 19.46' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Washington Capital | 59 km Southwest of Olympia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gonzales, Canada (135 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:27 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 98148–98198 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1959-06-17 |
Des Moines is a city situated in Washington, United States, within North America. It falls under King County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies 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 Washington
The latitude and longitude of Des Moines pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 28 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Des Moines on the map
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 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. › Des Moines exchange rates
To ring a number in 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 Des Moines and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Des Moines ranks #43 of 484 cities in Washington. It lies about 59 km Southwest of Olympia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Washington market. › Cities near Des Moines
Des Moines has a recorded population of approximately 31,221 people. That places it #43 of 484 cities with population data in Washington. Browse more cities in Washington for comparison.
Des Moines spans approximately 16.82 square kilometers (6.49 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Des Moines sits within King County, is part of Washington in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
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 06:00 AM and sets around 08:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Des Moines price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Des Moines currency page.
Des Moines is about 59 km Southwest of Olympia, the capital of Washington. See cities near Des Moines for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Des Moines lands you closest to Gonzales, Canada, about 135 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Des Moines sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
