Current Time in Detroit, United States

Time zone details

Time zone

America/Detroit

UTC offset

UTC-4

Abbreviation

EDT

Country

United States

Daylight saving

In effect now

Sunrise & sunset

Other cities in United States

• Adak
• Anchorage
• Boise
• Chicago
• Denver
• Indianapolis
• Knox
• Marengo

Convert Detroit time

• Detroit → New York
• Detroit → Chicago
• Detroit → Denver
• Detroit → Los Angeles
• Detroit → Toronto

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Detroit right now?

The current local time in Detroit, United States is shown live at the top of this page. Detroit is on UTC-4 (EDT), and the local date is Thursday, August 6, 2026.

What time zone is Detroit in?

Detroit uses the America/Detroit time zone, currently UTC-4 (EDT).

Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Detroit observes daylight saving time, and it is currently in effect.