Current local time in Detroit, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 677,116.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°20′N / 83°03′W |
| Population: | 677,116 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Detroit
| 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
Detroit 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 Detroit today
| Sunrise: | 07:52 |
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| Sunset: | 18:41 |
| Solar noon: | 13:16 |
| Day length: | 10h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:23 – 19:09 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Detroit
- London−5 hDetroit is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeDetroit is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hDetroit is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Detroit time
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Detroit 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 Detroit and London?
Right now Detroit 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 Detroit and New York?
Right now Detroit 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.