Current Time in Detroit (2026)

Detroit is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Eastern Daylight Time

America/Detroit · EDT

UTC offset

UTC−4

Daylight saving now

Yes — Detroit is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Detroit with another city

• Detroit ↔ New York
• Detroit ↔ Los Angeles
• Detroit ↔ San Francisco
• Detroit ↔ Chicago
• Detroit ↔ Denver
• Detroit ↔ Toronto
• Detroit ↔ Mexico City
• Detroit ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Detroit right now?

The current time in Detroit is 11:36 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Detroit uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/Detroit, EDT).

What timezone is Detroit in?

Detroit is in the Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/Detroit, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Detroit's UTC offset?

Detroit is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Detroit observe daylight saving?

Yes — Detroit observes daylight saving time. Detroit is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.