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 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:35 | 07:14 | 12:21 | 15:04 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:36 | 07:15 | 12:21 | 15:03 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:37 | 07:16 | 12:21 | 15:02 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:38 | 07:18 | 12:21 | 15:01 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:40 | 07:19 | 12:21 | 15:00 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:41 | 07:20 | 12:21 | 14:59 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:42 | 07:21 | 12:21 | 14:59 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for East Lansing
Sunrise
in East Lansing
↑
7:14 AM
Sunset
in East Lansing
↓
5:27 PM
Day Length
10h 12m
Dawn
in East Lansing
6:44 AM
Dusk
in East Lansing
5:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for East Lansing
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
35.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 01:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:45
Distances & Clock Changes in East Lansing
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 March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 00:44 on Tuesday, November 03, 2026. East Lansing follows the America/Detroit time zone.
What time zone is East Lansing in?
Clocks in East Lansing follow the America/Detroit IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is East Lansing?
East Lansing is UTC-05:00 right now. To convert UTC to East Lansing local time, shift the clock 05:00 hours backward.
Is East Lansing on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of November 03, 2026, East Lansing is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in East Lansing today?
In East Lansing today the sun rises at 07:14 and sets at 17:27, giving 10h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over East Lansing tonight?
The moon phase over East Lansing tonight is Waning Crescent with 35.0% 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 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.