Michigan is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), which is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During daylight saving time, which is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, Michigan is in the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) zone, which is three hours behind UTC.
The Eastern Time Zone is the most populous time zone in North America, and it includes the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
In this article, we will discuss the history of the Eastern Time Zone, the impact of daylight saving time on Michigan, and the unique time zones of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.
Michigan Time Zone
Michigan is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), and observes daylight saving time.
- Eastern Time Zone (ET)
- Four hours behind UTC
- Daylight saving time observed
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- Three hours behind UTC
- Most populous time zone
- Upper Peninsula: Central Time
- Lower Peninsula: Eastern Time
The unique time zones of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan are due to the state's geographical location and history.