Current local time in Traverse City, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 15,218.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 44°46′N / 85°37′W |
| Population: | 15,218 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Traverse City
| 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
Traverse City 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 Traverse City today
| Sunrise: | 08:08 |
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| Sunset: | 18:44 |
| Solar noon: | 13:26 |
| Day length: | 10h 36m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:38 – 19:14 |
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 Traverse City
- London−5 hTraverse City is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeTraverse City is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hTraverse City is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Traverse City time
What time zone is Traverse City in?
Traverse City uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Traverse City observe daylight saving time?
Traverse City 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 Traverse City and London?
Right now Traverse City 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 Traverse City and New York?
Right now Traverse City 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.