PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Detroit
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- IANA zone
- America/Detroit
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−4
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Michigan
- Population
- 645,705
- Coordinates
- 42.33° N, 83.05° W
- Elevation
- 183 m
Detroit is a city in the United States, in Michigan, with a population of about 645,705. It uses the Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Detroit).
Detroit observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−5 and summer time is UTC−4. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include New York, Toronto, Montreal, Philadelphia, Port-au-Prince, Ottawa.
Because Detroit lies at 42.33° N, 83.05° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 17 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 05 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| June solstice | 5:55 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 7:19 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 05 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Detroit. The UTC offset is UTC−5 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time).
Does Detroit have daylight saving time?
Yes. Detroit switches between UTC−5 (standard time) and UTC−4 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Detroit and New York?
New York is the same time as Detroit all year round.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Detroit?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:55 AM and sets at about 9:12 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:57 AM and sets at about 5:02 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Toronto Canada · 330 km ·
- Chicago United States · 380 km ·
- Washington D.C. United States · 630 km ·
- Ottawa Canada · 680 km ·
- Philadelphia United States · 710 km ·
- New York United States · 770 km ·