What time is it in Grand Rapids right now?

Grand Rapids is on America/Detroit, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Grand Rapids in?

Grand Rapids uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Grand Rapids observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.

What time do the sun rise and set in Grand Rapids today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:31 AM and sets at about 9:06 PM local time in Grand Rapids, giving roughly 14h 34m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:49 PM.

United States · Michigan

Current local time in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids keeps time on the America/Detroit zone, currently UTC−4. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Grand Rapids, Michigan

05:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Grand Rapids time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Detroit
Current UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
Country: United States
Region: Michigan
Coordinates: 42.96°, -85.67°
Population: 195,097
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Grand Rapids today

Computed from Grand Rapids's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sunset: 9:06 PM
Solar noon: 1:49 PM
Day length: 14h 34m
Civil dawn: 5:53 AM
Civil dusk: 9:44 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:07 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:30 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Grand Rapids time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Grand Rapids is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	13h behind

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Working with Grand Rapids time

Scheduling across America/Detroit is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Grand Rapids and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Detroit.Track clock changesSee exactly when Grand Rapids next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Grand Rapids beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Grand Rapids offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Detroit baked in, not guessed.

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Grand Rapidstime — questions & answers

What time is it in Grand Rapids right now?: Grand Rapids is on America/Detroit, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Grand Rapids in?: Grand Rapids uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Grand Rapids observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.
What time do the sun rise and set in Grand Rapids today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:31 AM and sets at about 9:06 PM local time in Grand Rapids, giving roughly 14h 34m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:49 PM.