Current Time in Shields, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA

4:16:41 AM

04:16:41

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

America/Detroit

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Shields is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Shields

Sunrise8:02 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset6:37 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 21 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
6,587
Elevation
182 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 24' N / 84° 03' W
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Clock changes in Shields

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 34 min2 min 45 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 34 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.3° 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 34 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Shields

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

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

Nearby places

Saginaw Township NorthSaginaw County6 kmNESaginawSaginaw County9 kmEBay CityBay County24 kmNEMidlandMidland County27 kmNWFlintGenesee County54 kmSEBurtonGenesee County58 kmSEMount PleasantIsabella County61 kmWHaslettIngham County79 kmSOkemosIngham County83 kmSEast LansingIngham County83 kmSWLansingIngham County86 kmSWWaverlyEaton County88 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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