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What time is it in Detroit?
Detroit time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Detroit. Detroit observes the America/Detroit time zone (GMT−4). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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Detroit time — FAQ
What time is it in Detroit right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Detroit (America/Detroit, GMT−4). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses the America/Detroit time zone, currently GMT−4.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Detroit changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.