What time can you buy alcohol in Iowa?

6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The same window covers beer, wine, and liquor, and Iowa preempts local alcohol hours, so it applies statewide.

Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Iowa?

Yes. Iowa allows alcohol from 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Name: Iowa alcohol sale hours
Creator: DrinkLaws

Iowa sets one window statewide: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day, with no local variation.

Legal hours to buy alcohol in Iowa, by day of week
Day	Legal sale hours
Every day	6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

What time can you buy alcohol in Iowa?: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The same window covers beer, wine, and liquor, and Iowa preempts local alcohol hours, so it applies statewide.
Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in Iowa?: Yes. Iowa allows alcohol from 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Last verified August 14, 2026. How DrinkLaws checks this.