Current local time in Pontiac, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Pontiac
Pontiac, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 59,917.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°38′N / 83°17′W |
| Population: | 59,917 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Pontiac
| 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
Pontiac 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 Pontiac today
| Sunrise: | 07:53 |
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| Sunset: | 18:41 |
| Solar noon: | 13:17 |
| Day length: | 10h 47m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:25 – 19:10 |
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 Pontiac
- London−5 hPontiac is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timePontiac is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hPontiac is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac time
What time zone is Pontiac in?
Pontiac uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Pontiac observe daylight saving time?
Pontiac 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 Pontiac and London?
Right now Pontiac 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 Pontiac and New York?
Right now Pontiac 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.