What time is it in Sterling Heights right now?

Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights in?

Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:22 AM and sets at about 8:54 PM local time in Sterling Heights, giving roughly 14h 32m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:39 PM.

United States · Michigan

Current local time in Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights 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

Sterling Heights, Michigan

05:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Sterling Heights 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: 42.58°, -83.03°
Population: 132,052
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Sterling Heights today

Computed from Sterling Heights'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: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Solar noon: 1:39 PM
Day length: 14h 32m
Civil dawn: 5:44 AM
Civil dusk: 9:32 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:58 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:18 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Sterling Heights time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights time

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Sterling Heightstime — questions & answers

What time is it in Sterling Heights right now?: Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights in?: Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:22 AM and sets at about 8:54 PM local time in Sterling Heights, giving roughly 14h 32m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:39 PM.