Time Now in Detroit, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.33° N, 83.05° W
Elevation: 183 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Michigan
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Detroit
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Detroit, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Detroit
Daylight Hours in Detroit
Detroit gets 15h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Detroit is at 06:01 and sunset in Detroit is at 21:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Detroit and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Detroit
What is the current local time in Detroit?
The live local time in Detroit is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Detroit currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Detroit is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Detroit's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Detroit.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 03:43 | 06:00 | 13:36 | 17:39 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 03:44 | 06:01 | 13:36 | 17:39 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 03:45 | 06:02 | 13:36 | 17:39 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 03:47 | 06:02 | 13:37 | 17:39 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:48 | 06:03 | 13:37 | 17:39 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:49 | 06:04 | 13:37 | 17:39 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:50 | 06:04 | 13:37 | 17:39 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Detroit
Sunrise
in Detroit
↑
6:01 AM
Sunset
in Detroit
↓
9:11 PM
Day Length
15h 10m
Dawn
in Detroit
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Detroit
9:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Detroit
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
82.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Detroit
How Far Is Detroit From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 774 km | E (100deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,185 km | W (265deg) |
| London | 6,036 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,327 km | NE (52deg) |
| Moscow | 7,767 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,224 km | SE (146deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,317 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 11,374 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Detroit?
Detroit next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Detroit's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Detroit and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.3deg S, 97.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit
What time is it in Detroit right now?
The current local time in Detroit is 07:32 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Detroit follows the America/Detroit time zone.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses the America/Detroit IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Detroit?
Is Detroit on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Detroit is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Detroit today?
Today in Detroit: sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset is at 21:11, giving 15h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Detroit tonight?
The moon phase over Detroit tonight is Waning Gibbous with 82.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Detroit?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Detroit, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.