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

6:50:31 PM

18:50:31

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

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

Big Rapids is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Big Rapids

Sunrise7:19 AMSolar noon1:37 PMSunset7:55 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 48 daysUpcomingView 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

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

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 41' N / 85° 29' W
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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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 36 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination7%
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 36 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(49.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 36 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 33 min2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 30 min2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 27 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 24 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 22 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 19 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Big Rapids

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

  1. Columbus Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Big Rapids in?
Big Rapids currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 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)
Is Big Rapids currently on daylight saving time?
Big Rapids is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Big Rapids right now?
Big Rapids is currently UTC−04:00