Time Zone
EDT
UTC/GMT -4 hours · America/Detroit
Current Local Time in Detroit, United States
What time is it in Detroit right now? Live local clock with seconds for Detroit, Michigan, United States (EDT, UTC/GMT -4 hours).
Time Zone EDT (UTC/GMT -4 hours) · Daylight saving applies in 2026 · Sunset 18:53 · Day length 11h 09m 04s · Sunrise 07:44 · Moon Waxing Crescent (15%). Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States.
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About Detroit
- Country
- United States
- State / region
- Michigan
- Lat / Long
- 42.33°N / 83.05°W
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Country code
- +1
- IANA zone
- America/Detroit
DST
Observes DST
Daylight saving applies in 2026
Difference
8 hours behind Dubai
Same time as New York · Set home (Dubai)
Sunrise
07:44
Sunset
18:53
Day length
11h 09m 04s
Moon 15%
Waxing Crescent
Solar noon
13:19
Civil twilight
07:16 – 19:22
Detroit (United States) runs on America/Detroit (GMT-4 / EDT). Daylight saving applies in 2026, so the offset can change with the season. Today’s sunrise is 07:44, sunset 18:53, and day length is 11h 09m 04s (−167s vs yesterday). Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (15% lit). Compare with Dubai above, or use the time zone converter and meeting planner.
Sun path today — Detroit
SunCalc graphic — Altitude ≈ 14.1° Heading 115° SE Day
Weather in Detroit
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Calendar & holidays
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People also ask about time in Detroit
What time is it in Detroit right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Detroit, Michigan, United States with seconds. Time zone EDT, UTC/GMT -4 hours, IANA zone America/Detroit.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses America/Detroit (EDT). Current offset: UTC/GMT -4 hours.
Does Detroit use daylight saving time?
Detroit observes daylight saving in 2026. Offsets change with the season — this page updates automatically.
When is sunrise and sunset in Detroit today?
Sunrise 07:44, sunset 18:53, day length 11h 09m 04s (−167s vs yesterday). Solar noon 13:19 at about 39.5° altitude.
How many hours ahead or behind is Detroit vs New York?
Detroit is Same time as New York right now (DST-aware comparison). Use the Time Zone Converter for any other city pair.
How do I convert Detroit time to another city?
Open the Time Zone Converter or Meeting Planner and pick Detroit as one of the locations.