Current Time in Flint, United States
Flint is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Flint
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Detroit |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Flint and other cities
Daylight saving time in Flint
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Flint time FAQ
What time is it in Flint right now?
Flint is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Flint, updated every second.
What time zone is Flint in?
Flint is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Detroit.
Does Flint observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Flint and New York?
Flint and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.