Current Time in Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA

4:27:37 AM

04:27:37

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

Alma is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Alma

Sunrise7:30 AMSolar noon12:23 PMSunset5:14 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Michigan
County
Gratiot County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
9,193
Elevation
224 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 22' N / 84° 39' W
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Clock changes in Alma

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 44 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 44 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 44 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 42 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 39 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 37 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 35 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 33 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 31 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Alma

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Eve
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Alma in?
Alma uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Detroit.
When is the next clock change in Alma?
Clocks in Alma move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Alma observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alma observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Alma?
Alma is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer