Current time in Detroit
United States
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Time zone
America/Detroit
UTC offset
GMT-4
Abbreviation
GMT-4
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
42.33, -83.05
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Detroit
Detroit uses America/Detroit. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Detroit
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | Same time |
| London · United Kingdom | −5h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +3h |
| Paris · France | −6h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −8h |
| Mumbai · India | −9h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −13h |
| Sydney · Australia | −14h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Detroit
The longest day brings about 15h 17m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 05m.
Nearby cities
- Cleveland · 145 km
- Columbus · 264 km
- Pittsburgh · 330 km
- Toronto · 332 km
- Chicago · 381 km
- Indianapolis · 386 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Detroit in?
- Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone, currently UTC−4.
- Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Detroit move between UTC−5 and UTC−4.
- What is the time difference between Detroit and New York?
- Detroit and New York have the same local time.