What time zone is Coldwater in?

Coldwater 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 Coldwater?

Clocks in Coldwater 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 Coldwater observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Coldwater?

Coldwater is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA

2:46:19 AM

02:46:19

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Coldwater

Sunrise7:28 AMSolar noon12:24 PMSunset5:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 10,844
Elevation: 294 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 56' N / 85° 00' W

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Clock changes in Coldwater

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
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Solar noon: 12:24 PM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 51 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:58 AM – 5:49 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:25 AM – 6:23 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:52 AM – 6:56 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:28 AM (southeast, 114.2°)
Sunset: 5:19 PM (southwest, 245.7°)
Day length: 9 hr 51 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:24 PM (29.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:58 AM – 5:49 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 6:23 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:52 AM – 6:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:18 PM (southeast, 123.8°)
Moonset: 9:28 PM (southwest, 237.9°)
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
Saturday, November 14	7:28 AM	5:19 PM	9 hr 51 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:29 AM	5:18 PM	9 hr 49 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:31 AM	5:18 PM	9 hr 47 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:32 AM	5:17 PM	9 hr 45 min	2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:33 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 43 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:34 AM	5:15 PM	9 hr 41 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:36 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 39 min	1 min 54 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 Coldwater in?: Coldwater 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 Coldwater?: Clocks in Coldwater 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 Coldwater observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Coldwater observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Coldwater?: Coldwater is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer