Current Time in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, USA

1:01:54 PM

13:01:54

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

America/Detroit

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Clarkston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Clarkston

Sunrise7:59 AMSolar noon1:17 PMSunset6:35 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 12 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,035
Elevation
306 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 44' N / 83° 25' W
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Clock changes in Clarkston

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 36 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 36 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.0° 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 36 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 28 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Clarkston

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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