Michigan time zone
Michigan is in the Eastern Time zone (mostly), which is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is observed.
Note: Four Upper Peninsula counties bordering Wisconsin (Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee) use Central Time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Michigan in?
Michigan is in the Eastern Time zone (mostly). Four Upper Peninsula counties bordering Wisconsin (Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee) use Central Time.
Does Michigan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.
What is the UTC offset of Michigan?
Michigan is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time.