Current Time in Detroit, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/Detroit

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

42.3314°, -83.0458°

Population

639K

Nearby Airports

• Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) — 32 km

Nearby Cities

• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Boston — United States
• Charlotte — United States
• Chicago — United States
• Dallas — United States
• Houston — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Detroit in?

Detroit is in the EST time zone (America/Detroit), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Detroit observe Daylight Saving Time?

Detroit uses the America/Detroit IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Detroit?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Detroit, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Detroit?

Detroit has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Detroit?

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).