Current Time in Detroit, MI
Detroit is a city in Michigan, home to about 620,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Not active
Sunrise / Sunset
7:05 AM / 5:25 PM
Population
620,000
Detroit vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 1:25 PM EST | UTC-5 | same time |
| Central Time | 12:25 PM CST | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 11:25 AM MST | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 10:25 AM PST | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 9:25 AM AKST | UTC-9 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:25 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 2:25 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 7:25 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:25 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 6:25 PM GMT | UTC+0 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 7:25 PM CET | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 10:25 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Detroit observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Detroit today?
Today, sunrise in Detroit is around 7:05 AM and sunset is around 5:25 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Detroit?
Clocks next spring forward on March 14, 2027.