Current Time in Pontiac, United States 🇺🇸
Pontiac 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 Pontiac, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Lat/Long: 42.64° N, 83.29° W
Elevation: 281 m above sea level
Population rank: #757 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 35m 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
Daylight Hours in Pontiac
Pontiac gets 15h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pontiac is at 05:55 and sunset in Pontiac is at 21:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 02m near the December solstice to 15h 19m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:34 | 05:54 | 13:33 | 17:37 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:34 | 05:54 | 13:33 | 17:37 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:33 | 05:54 | 13:33 | 17:37 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:33 | 05:54 | 13:33 | 17:37 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:33 | 05:54 | 13:33 | 17:38 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:33 | 05:54 | 13:34 | 17:38 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:33 | 05:54 | 13:34 | 17:38 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pontiac
Sunrise
in Pontiac
↑
5:55 AM
Sunset
in Pontiac
↓
9:11 PM
Day Length
15h 16m
Dawn
in Pontiac
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Pontiac
9:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Pontiac
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 03:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:44
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How Far Is Pontiac From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 800 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,169 km | W (264deg) |
| London | 6,029 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,321 km | NE (52deg) |
| Moscow | 7,748 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,264 km | SE (145deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,278 km | NNW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 11,359 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Pontiac?
Pontiac next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Pontiac's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pontiac and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.6deg S, 96.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac
What time is it in Pontiac right now?
The current local time in Pontiac is 03:23 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Pontiac follows the America/Detroit time zone.
What time zone is Pontiac in?
Pontiac 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 Pontiac?
Is Pontiac on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Pontiac is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pontiac today?
Today in Pontiac: sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 21:11, giving 15h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pontiac tonight?
The moon phase over Pontiac tonight is Waning Crescent with 11.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Pontiac?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pontiac, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.