Current Time in Sparta, Kent 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

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

Daylight in Sparta

Sunrise7:34 AMSolar noon12:27 PMSunset5:19 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
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 EST3:00 AM EDT

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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 45 min2 min 15 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 45 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.5° 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 45 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 43 min2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 41 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 38 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 36 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 34 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 32 min2 min shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sparta

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Plan around Sparta

Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

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

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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
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