Current local time in Grand Rapids, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 195,097.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°58′N / 85°40′W |
| Population: | 195,097 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Grand Rapids
| 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
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids today
| Sunrise: | 08:03 |
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| Sunset: | 18:50 |
| Solar noon: | 13:27 |
| Day length: | 10h 47m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:34 – 19:19 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Grand Rapids
- London−5 hGrand Rapids is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeGrand Rapids is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hGrand Rapids is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids time
What time zone is Grand Rapids in?
Grand Rapids uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Grand Rapids observe daylight saving time?
Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids and London?
Right now Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids and New York?
Right now Grand Rapids 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.