What time zone is Benton Harbor in?

Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor?

Clocks in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Benton Harbor observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Benton Harbor?

Benton Harbor is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, USA

11:11:19 PM

23:11:19

Friday, November 13, 2026

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

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

Benton Harbor is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Benton Harbor

Sunrise7:33 AMSolar noon12:30 PMSunset5:26 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 9,976
Elevation: 181 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 07' N / 86° 27' W

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Clock changes in Benton Harbor

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Solar noon: 12:30 PM
Sunset: 5:26 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 52 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:03 AM – 5:56 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:30 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:57 AM – 7:02 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination17%

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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:33 AM (southeast, 113.9°)
Sunset: 5:26 PM (southwest, 246.0°)
Day length: 9 hr 52 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:30 PM (29.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:03 AM – 5:56 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:30 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:57 AM – 7:02 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:47 AM (southeast, 127.3°)
Moonset: 8:31 PM (southwest, 233.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 13	7:33 AM	5:26 PM	9 hr 52 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	7:34 AM	5:25 PM	9 hr 50 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:36 AM	5:24 PM	9 hr 48 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:37 AM	5:23 PM	9 hr 46 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:38 AM	5:22 PM	9 hr 44 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:39 AM	5:21 PM	9 hr 42 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:41 AM	5:21 PM	9 hr 40 min	1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Benton Harbor in?: Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor?: Clocks in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Benton Harbor observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Benton Harbor?: Benton Harbor is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer