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What time is it in Detroit right now?

06:02 AM
Mon, Jul 13
Timezone
America/Detroit
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
42.33, -83.05
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About the Detroit timezone

The current time in Detroit, US is 06:02 AM (UTC-4). Detroit observes America/Detroit (UTC-5).

Detroit is located in US at 42.33°N, 83.05°W. View Detroit on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Detroit

Sunrise
6:06 AM
Solar noon
1:37 PM
Sunset
9:09 PM
Day length
15h 03m

On Monday, July 13, Detroit sees 15h 03m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:06 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:37 PM, and sets at 9:09 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Detroit

Detroit observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Detroit shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Detroit, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Detroit from around the world

Time difference between Detroit and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Detroit corresponds to 9am–5pm in New York.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
New Yorksame time9am–5pm (Detroit) = 9am–5pm (New York)
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Detroit) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Detroit) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Detroit) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Detroit

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Detroit and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
TorontoCanada332 kmsame time
ChicagoUS381 km1 hour behind
Washington DCUS634 kmsame time
OttawaCanada682 kmsame time
PhiladelphiaUS711 kmsame time
New YorkUS773 kmsame time

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Compare Detroit with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Detroit right now?
The current time in Detroit, US can be seen at the top of this page. Detroit observes the America/Detroit timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Detroit in?
Detroit, US is in the America/Detroit timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Detroit?
Detroit has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Detroit observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Detroit in 2026?
In 2026, Detroit springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Detroit in 2026?
In 2026, Detroit falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.