Time Detroit - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in Detroit?
The current time in Detroit is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Detroit is in United States, in the America/Detroit time zone. Detroit is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Detroit is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Detroit is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Detroit
| Time zone | America/Detroit |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Detroit
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Detroit at 07:51 and sets at 18:42 (local time), giving 10 h 52 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:16.
More about Detroit
See the location and GPS coordinates of Detroit, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Detroit and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Detroit
What time is it in Detroit right now?
The current time in Detroit is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Detroit time zone.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?
Detroit is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Detroit is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Detroit is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Detroit?
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Detroit at 07:51 and sets at 18:42 (local time), giving 10 h 52 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:16.
