Michigan Info
Abbreviation:
MI
State capital:
Lansing
Population:
10,100,000
Largest city:
Detroit (630,000)
State bird:
American Robin
State flower:
Apple Blossom
State tree:
Eastern White Pine
Local facts for Michigan
What time zone does Michigan use?
Does Michigan observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Michigan observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward 1 hour in March to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and set back 1 hour in November to Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).
What is the time difference between Michigan and California?
Michigan is 3 hours ahead of California. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Michigan (Eastern Time), it is 9:00 AM in California (Pacific Time).
Are there any states that share the same time zone as Michigan?
Yes, Michigan shares the Eastern Time Zone with several other states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Note that a small part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is in the Central Time Zone.