Geographic position of Southfield
Southfield is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.4734° N, 83.2219° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,728 km (2,938 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,291 km (3,288 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,747 km (9,163 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,833 km (4,246 mi) west
Southfield lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Southfield
With a population of 73,156, Southfield ranks as the 574th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Southfield
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) is a major international airport located about 31 km (19 mi) from Southfield.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:08.
Daylight saving time changes in Southfield
Southfield uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Detroit. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Southfield
Business hours in Southfield (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Southfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Southfield in?
Southfield follows the America/Detroit time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Southfield at UTC-4.
What time is it in Southfield right now?
The current local time in Southfield is 07:30:08 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Southfield observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Southfield is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Southfield?
Southfield is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Southfield?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport to Southfield, located about 31 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:08.
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