Current Time in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan, USA

5:22:31 AM

05:22:31

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

America/Detroit

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Sparta is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sparta

Sunrise8:09 AMSolar noon1:26 PMSunset6:44 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 20 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,311
Elevation
231 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 09' N / 85° 42' W
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Clock changes in Sparta

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 35 min2 min 44 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 35 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.6° 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 35 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sparta

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

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

Nearby places

WalkerKent County18 kmSGrand RapidsKent County22 kmSWyomingKent County28 kmSGrandvilleKent County28 kmSForest HillsKent County29 kmSEAllendaleOttawa County29 kmSWJenisonOttawa County29 kmSKentwoodKent County33 kmSMuskegonMuskegon County44 kmWNorton ShoresMuskegon County45 kmWHollandAllegan County53 kmSWMount PleasantIsabella County90 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

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