Time in Detroit Now
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) · UTC−4
About Detroit
Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and the historic home of the American car industry, with the headquarters of major automakers in and around the city. It is also known as the birthplace of Motown music, and it sits on the Detroit River directly opposite Windsor, Ontario, making it one of the busiest crossing points between the United States and Canada.
Detroit uses Eastern Time: Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in summer. Windsor across the river keeps exactly the same time, as do New York and Toronto. Although Michigan lies quite far west for the Eastern zone, nearly all of the state uses it, so sunsets in Detroit come relatively late in the evening.
- Country
- United States of America
- Population
- 680,250
- Currency
- USD United States Dollar
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Postal code
- 48201-48202, 48204-11, 48213-17, 48219, 48221-24, 48226-28, 48231-35, 48238, 48242-44, 48255, 48260, 48264-69, 48272, 48275, 48277-79, 48288
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Coordinates
- 42.3314, -83.0458
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (EDT), which is UTC−4.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Detroit observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 1 November 2026
What is the time difference between Detroit and UTC?
Detroit is currently UTC−4.
What is the dialling code for Detroit?
The international dialling code for Detroit is +1.
When is the best time to call Detroit from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 13:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 13:00 in Detroit.