Current Time in Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, USA

6:13:14 AM

06:13:14

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/Detroit

Clock format
Compare Big Rapids timeView Big Rapids on map
Time zone details

Big Rapids is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Big Rapids

Sunrise8:08 AMSolar noon1:25 PMSunset6:42 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 19 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Michigan
County
Mecosta County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
10,397
Elevation
284 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 41' N / 85° 29' W
View on map

Convert Big Rapids time

Compare Big Rapids with another city or time zone

Clock changes in Big Rapids

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
USA daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 33 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
View full Sun & Moon detailsHide full Sun & Moon details

Sunday, October 25, 2026

View Big Rapids on SavvyTime's time-zone map

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 33 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 33 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 28 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 25 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Big Rapids

Temperature unit

Loading weather forecast…

Plan around Big Rapids

Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

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

Nearby places

Mount PleasantIsabella County59 kmEMuskegonMuskegon County80 kmSWWalkerKent County81 kmSForest HillsKent County82 kmSGrand RapidsKent County83 kmSNorton ShoresMuskegon County86 kmSWWyomingKent County89 kmSAllendaleOttawa County89 kmSWGrandvilleKent County91 kmSJenisonOttawa County91 kmSKentwoodKent County93 kmSMidlandMidland County100 kmE
Browse places in USA

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Big Rapids in?
Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids?
Clocks in Big Rapids move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Big Rapids observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Big Rapids observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Big Rapids?
Big Rapids is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer