Current Time in East Lansing, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.74° N, 84.48° W
Elevation: 261 m above sea level
Population rank: #1004 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 40m 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
East Lansing 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 East Lansing, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in East Lansing
East Lansing gets 15h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in East Lansing is at 05:59 and sunset in East Lansing is at 21:19.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 01m near the December solstice to 15h 19m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 20 Jun ● | 03:37 | 05:59 | 13:39 | 17:44 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:37 | 05:59 | 13:39 | 17:44 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:37 | 06:00 | 13:39 | 17:44 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:37 | 06:00 | 13:40 | 17:44 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:38 | 06:00 | 13:40 | 17:44 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 03:38 | 06:00 | 13:40 | 17:45 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 03:39 | 06:01 | 13:40 | 17:45 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for East Lansing
Sunrise
in East Lansing
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in East Lansing
↓
9:19 PM
Day Length
15h 19m
Dawn
in East Lansing
5:24 AM
Dusk
in East Lansing
9:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for East Lansing
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 00:50
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How Far Is East Lansing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 897 km | E (101deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,073 km | W (263deg) |
| London | 6,095 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,390 km | NE (51deg) |
| Moscow | 7,788 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,329 km | SE (144deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,214 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 11,409 km | NE (37deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in East Lansing?
East Lansing next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
East Lansing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from East Lansing and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.7deg S, 95.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about East Lansing
What time is it in East Lansing right now?
The current local time in East Lansing is 00:16 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. East Lansing follows the America/Detroit time zone.
What time zone is East Lansing in?
East Lansing 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 East Lansing?
East Lansing is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to East Lansing local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is East Lansing on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — East Lansing is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in East Lansing today?
Today in East Lansing: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 21:19, giving 15h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over East Lansing tonight?
The moon phase over East Lansing tonight is Waxing Crescent with 32.1% illumination.
What is solar time in East Lansing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In East Lansing, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.