Current Time in Detroit, United States
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Detroit time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Detroit
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
42.33° N, 83.05° W
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
5:25 PM
Sun times for Nov 1, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to New York | Same time | |
| Detroit to London | +5 hours | |
| Detroit to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Detroit to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Detroit to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Detroit. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Detroit
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/Detroit). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Detroit and New York?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, New York and Detroit are on the same time. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Detroit?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:25 PM local time, giving 10 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Detroit?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Detroit follows Eastern Time.