Standard time applies in Detroit right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Detroit and your time
Detroit at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Michigan |
| Time zone | America/Detroit |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 42.33° N, 83.05° W |
Time zone in Detroit
Under the America/Detroit rules, Detroit spends part of each year on UTC−5 (EST) and the rest on UTC−4 (EDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although the United States has 6 different offsets, Detroit keeps the same time as Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Detroit, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Detroit time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Detroit, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Detroit and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Detroit
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Detroit runs from 9 hours 5 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 17 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:13 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Detroit
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:35 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:56 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:58 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Detroit
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Detroit: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time and 1:30 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Detroit
Every city below shares Detroit’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor (Canada) | 4 km (3 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Warren | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sterling Heights | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ann Arbor | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toledo | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lansing | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cleveland | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| London (Canada) | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Detroit today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
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Tools for time in Detroit
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Detroit and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses the America/Detroit time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Detroit?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Detroit and London?
Detroit is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Detroit and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Detroit on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Detroit and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Detroit?
About 15 hours 17 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.