Current Time in Detroit Lakes, United States of America

Detroit Lakes Time Now

Thu, Jul 2, 2026

3:20 AM (CDT, 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5))

Detroit Lakes

Central Daylight Time (CDT)

CDT is 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5)

About the Time in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes is located in Minnesota, United States of America. The local time zone is Central Daylight Time (CDT), 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5). Detroit Lakes has a population of more than 8,000.

Today the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 9:21 PM in Detroit Lakes. That is about 15 hours 47 minutes 14 seconds of daylight.

The next clock change in the Central Daylight Time zone is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour.

Detroit Lakes Time - Frequently Asked Questions

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What time zone is Detroit Lakes in?

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Detroit Lakes is in the Central Daylight Time (CDT) time zone, 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5).

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Does Detroit Lakes observe daylight saving time?

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Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026.

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What is the UTC offset in Detroit Lakes?

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The current UTC offset in Detroit Lakes is 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5).