IA state guide

Iowa Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 939 Census incorporated-place records and Central Time coverage for Iowa.

939 incorporated-place records1 time zone

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Census incorporated places in Iowa

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including city.

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Time zones in Iowa

Iowa uses Central Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in Iowa

Iowa has 939 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 939 cities.

Types represented in this directory

  • city (939)

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