State in the United States

Time in Michigan now

Michigan uses Eastern and Central Time. Every clock on this page is live, and the list below shows the local time in the 100 largest of its 177 places.

Capital
Lansing
Time zone
Eastern and Central Time
Offset from UTC now
 
Daylight saving time
Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
Largest place
Detroit
Places listed
177
Local time in Michigan --:--  
Eastern Time 
From you 
Central Time, Menominee--:--
Time zones

Time zones in Michigan.

How the places listed in Michigan split between time zones, measured by the number of people who live in them.

Eastern TimeUTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time
--:-- 99% of people in the listed places · 173 places, including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Warren
Central TimeUTC-6, and UTC-5 during daylight saving time
--:-- 1% of people in the listed places · 4 places, including Menominee, Iron Mountain and Kingsford
Cities

Current time in cities across Michigan.

The 100 largest places in Michigan by population out of 177, with their local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.

Daylight saving time

When the clocks change in Michigan.

Michigan follows the national rules: clocks go forward one hour on the second Sunday of March and back one hour on the first Sunday of November, at 2:00 local time.

Next clock change Clocks go back 1 hour Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:00 local time
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  1. 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
  2. 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
  3. 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
  4. 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Good to know

Both time zones in Michigan change their clocks on the same dates and at the same local time.

Nearby states

Time in other states in the Midwest.

States in the same Census Bureau region as Michigan, with their time zones and local time. See every state on the United States page.

Questions and answers

Quick answers about time in Michigan.

Short, clear answers about the time zone, daylight saving time and cities of Michigan.

01

What time zone is Michigan in?

Most of Michigan uses Eastern Time, UTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time. Part of the state uses Central Time, including Menominee, Iron Mountain and Kingsford.

02

What time is it in Lansing?

Lansing is the capital of Michigan. It uses Eastern Time, UTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time. Its live local time is shown in the city list on this page.

03

Does Michigan observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Michigan moves its clocks forward one hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back one hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.

04

When do the clocks change in Michigan in 2026?

In 2026, clocks in Michigan go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November 2026. In 2027 they change on Sunday, 14 March 2027 and Sunday, 7 November 2027.

05

What is the time difference between Michigan and Los Angeles?

Michigan is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year.

06

What is the time difference between Michigan and London?

Michigan is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap is one hour smaller for a few weeks in March and in late October, because the United States and the United Kingdom change their clocks on different dates.

07

What is the largest city in Michigan?

Detroit is the largest place listed for Michigan, with about 645,705 people. It uses Eastern Time.

08

How many time zones does Michigan have?

Michigan has two time zones: Eastern and Central Time. The time zone section on this page shows how its places split between them.

09

Which other states use Eastern Time?

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia also use Eastern Time, for all or most of their area.

10

How do I find the time in a city in Michigan?

Search the city list on this page or scroll through the 100 largest places. Each place shows its live local time and time zone, and the clock at the top of the page shows how far the state is from you.