Time in Detroit

Current local time in Detroit (United States), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Eastern Standard Time · UTC−5

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC−5 · EST
Time zone
Eastern Standard Time
America/Detroit
Daylight saving time
Yes (standard time now)
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−4).
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
17:17 (10 h 2 min)
Difference from London
−5 h

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Time zone in Detroit

Detroit is located in the United States and uses the America/Detroit time zone (Eastern Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−5 (EST).

Detroit observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−4).

Today in Detroit the sun rises at 07:14 and sets at 17:17 (local time), giving 10 h 2 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 42.33° N, 83.05° W.

Compared with London, the time difference with Detroit is currently −5 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Detroit?

The current time in Detroit (United States) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Detroit uses the America/Detroit time zone, which is currently UTC−5.

Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?

Detroit observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−4).

What time are sunrise and sunset in Detroit today?

Today in Detroit the sun rises at 07:14 and sets at 17:17 (local time), giving 10 h 2 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Detroit and London?

Right now Detroit is −5 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Detroit and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.