Current local time in Battle Creek, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 51,589.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°19′N / 85°11′W |
| Population: | 51,589 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Battle Creek
| IANA time zone: | America/Detroit |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Battle Creek is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Battle Creek today
| Sunrise: | 08:02 |
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| Sunset: | 18:48 |
| Solar noon: | 13:25 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:33 – 19:16 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Battle Creek
- London−5 hBattle Creek is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeBattle Creek is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hBattle Creek is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek time
What time zone is Battle Creek in?
Battle Creek uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Battle Creek observe daylight saving time?
Battle Creek is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Battle Creek and London?
Right now Battle Creek is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Battle Creek and New York?
Right now Battle Creek and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.