What time zone is Houghton in?

Houghton 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 Houghton?

Clocks in Houghton 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 Houghton observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Houghton?

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

Current Time in Houghton, Houghton County, Michigan, USA

4:27:46 AM

04:27:46

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Houghton

Sunrise7:56 AMSolar noon12:38 PMSunset5:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 7,970
Elevation: 196 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 07' N / 88° 34' W

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Clock changes in Houghton

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
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:56 AM
Solar noon: 12:38 PM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 23 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:23 AM – 5:53 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:46 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:10 AM – 7:06 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:56 AM (southeast, 116.5°)
Sunset: 5:20 PM (southwest, 243.3°)
Day length: 9 hr 23 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:38 PM (24.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:23 AM – 5:53 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:46 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:10 AM – 7:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:54 PM (southeast, 127.3°)
Moonset: 9:22 PM (southwest, 234.5°)
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	7:56 AM	5:20 PM	9 hr 23 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:58 AM	5:19 PM	9 hr 21 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:59 AM	5:17 PM	9 hr 18 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	8:01 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 16 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	8:02 AM	5:15 PM	9 hr 13 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	8:03 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 11 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	8:05 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 09 min	2 min 21 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

Frequently asked questions

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