Time Now in Traverse City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 44.76° N, 85.62° W
Elevation: 182 m above sea level
Population rank: #3226 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
Traverse City 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 Traverse City, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Traverse City
Daylight Hours in Traverse City
Traverse City gets 15h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Traverse City is at 06:13 and sunset in Traverse City is at 21:23.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 47m near the December solstice to 15h 35m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Traverse City
What is the current local time in Traverse City?
The live local time in Traverse City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Traverse City currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Traverse City in?
Traverse City uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Traverse City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Traverse City is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Traverse City's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Traverse City.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:49 | 06:12 | 13:48 | 17:54 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:51 | 06:13 | 13:48 | 17:54 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:53 | 06:14 | 13:48 | 17:53 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:55 | 06:15 | 13:48 | 17:53 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:57 | 06:16 | 13:48 | 17:53 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:59 | 06:17 | 13:48 | 17:53 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:01 | 06:18 | 13:49 | 17:52 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Traverse City
Sunrise
in Traverse City
↑
6:13 AM
Sunset
in Traverse City
↓
9:23 PM
Day Length
15h 10m
Dawn
in Traverse City
5:37 AM
Dusk
in Traverse City
9:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Traverse City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:18
Distances & Clock Changes in Traverse City
How Far Is Traverse City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,049 km | ESE (111deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,020 km | WSW (258deg) |
| London | 6,020 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,322 km | NE (52deg) |
| Moscow | 7,640 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,564 km | SE (144deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,977 km | NW (325deg) |
| Dubai | 11,282 km | NE (36deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Traverse City?
Traverse City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Traverse City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Traverse City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.8deg S, 94.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traverse City
What time is it in Traverse City right now?
The current local time in Traverse City is 00:41 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Traverse City follows the America/Detroit time zone.
What time zone is Traverse City in?
Traverse City 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 Traverse City?
Traverse City is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Traverse City local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Traverse City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Traverse City is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Traverse City today?
Today in Traverse City: sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset is at 21:23, giving 15h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Traverse City tonight?
The moon phase over Traverse City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Traverse City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Traverse City, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.