Current local time in Jackson, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Jackson
Jackson, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 33,133.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°15′N / 84°24′W |
| Population: | 33,133 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Jackson
| 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
Jackson 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 Jackson today
| Sunrise: | 07:58 |
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| Sunset: | 18:45 |
| Solar noon: | 13:22 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:30 – 19:13 |
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 Jackson
- London−5 hJackson is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeJackson is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hJackson is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jackson time
What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Jackson observe daylight saving time?
Jackson 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 Jackson and London?
Right now Jackson 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 Jackson and New York?
Right now Jackson 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.