Current time in Detroit
United States · America/Detroit
UTC offset
UTC-5
IANA time zone
America/Detroit
DST status
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Business hours
09:00 – 17:00
Mon–Fri (typical)
Sunrise today
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Sunset today
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Day length
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Time difference
| World Clock | Local time | Time difference |
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| New York United States | --:-- | — |
| Los Angeles United States | --:-- | — |
| Chicago United States | --:-- | — |
| San Francisco United States | --:-- | — |
| Denver United States | --:-- | — |
| Washington, D.C. United States | --:-- | — |
| Miami United States | --:-- | — |
| Toronto Canada | --:-- | — |
About the time zone in Detroit
Detroit is in United States and keeps time using the IANA time zone America/Detroit. Its clocks run at UTC-5 in standard time and move to UTC-4 while daylight saving time is in effect. Because the switch dates differ between countries, the time difference between Detroit and cities elsewhere can change twice a year.
A quick reference: when it is 12:00 UTC, the local time in Detroit is 7:00 AM in January and 8:00 AM in July. The one-hour difference between those two answers is daylight saving time at work.
To convert a specific date and time, use the Time Zone Converter; to find a meeting slot that suits colleagues in Detroit and elsewhere, try the Meeting Planner.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Detroit use?
Detroit uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit. Its standard-time offset is UTC-5, and it shifts to UTC-4 while daylight saving time is in effect.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Detroit move between UTC-5 (standard time) and UTC-4 (daylight saving time) each year, so its time difference with other cities changes with the seasons.
What is the time difference between Detroit and New York?
In standard time, Detroit and New York share the same clock time. During daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily change, because the two cities switch on different dates.
What is the time difference between Detroit and London?
In standard time, Detroit is 5 hours behind London. Around daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily differ by an hour.