Current local time in East Lansing, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About East Lansing
East Lansing, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 48,471.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′N / 84°29′W |
| Population: | 48,471 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in East Lansing
| 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
East Lansing 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 East Lansing today
| Sunrise: | 08:01 |
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| Sunset: | 18:43 |
| Solar noon: | 13:22 |
| Day length: | 10h 42m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:32 – 19:12 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from East Lansing
- London−5 hEast Lansing is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeEast Lansing is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hEast Lansing is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about East Lansing time
What time zone is East Lansing in?
East Lansing uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does East Lansing observe daylight saving time?
East Lansing 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 East Lansing and London?
Right now East Lansing 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 East Lansing and New York?
Right now East Lansing 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.