Current Time in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA

4:38:48 AM

04:38:48

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

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Sandusky

Sunrise7:23 AMSolar noon12:15 PMSunset5:07 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,596
Elevation
235 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 25' N / 82° 49' W
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Clock changes in Sandusky

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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
9 hr 44 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 44 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 44 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 41 min2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 39 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 37 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 35 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 33 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 31 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sandusky

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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