Current local time in Sterling Heights, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 132,052.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°35′N / 83°02′W |
| Population: | 132,052 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Sterling Heights
| 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
Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights today
| Sunrise: | 07:52 |
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| Sunset: | 18:40 |
| Solar noon: | 13:16 |
| 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 Sterling Heights
- London−5 hSterling Heights is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeSterling Heights is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hSterling Heights is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Heights time
What time zone is Sterling Heights in?
Sterling Heights uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Sterling Heights observe daylight saving time?
Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights and London?
Right now Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights and New York?
Right now Sterling Heights 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.