Current local time in Canton, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Canton
Canton, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 86,825.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°19′N / 83°29′W |
| Population: | 86,825 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Canton
| IANA time zone: | America/Detroit |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Canton is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Canton today
| Sunrise: | 07:55 |
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| Sunset: | 18:41 |
| Solar noon: | 13:18 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:26 – 19:09 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Canton
- London−5 hCanton is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeCanton is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hCanton is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Canton time
What time zone is Canton in?
Canton uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Canton observe daylight saving time?
Canton is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Canton and London?
Right now Canton is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Canton and New York?
Right now Canton and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.