Current local time in Royal Oak, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Royal Oak
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 59,008.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°29′N / 83°09′W |
| Population: | 59,008 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Royal Oak
| 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
Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak today
| Sunrise: | 07:52 |
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| Sunset: | 18:41 |
| Solar noon: | 13:17 |
| Day length: | 10h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:24 – 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 Royal Oak
- London−5 hRoyal Oak is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeRoyal Oak is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hRoyal Oak is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Royal Oak time
What time zone is Royal Oak in?
Royal Oak uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Royal Oak observe daylight saving time?
Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak and London?
Right now Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak and New York?
Right now Royal Oak 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.