Current Local Time in Detroit
Detroit, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Detroit is located in the America/Detroit timezone in United States.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/DetroitData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Detroit
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-6 to 1°C). Lake effect weather.
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📍About Detroit Time Zone
Detroit is located in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Detroit serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Detroit is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Detroit, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard 9 AM to 5 PM. Eastern Market is Saturday mornings. Auto plants have shift schedules. local time. Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Detroit has a population of approximately 640K (4.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Detroit from abroad, use the country code +1 313. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Detroit time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Detroit ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Detroit Time
- • Time Zone: America/Detroit (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 42.33°, -83.05°
- • Calling Code: +1 313