Reykjavik to Detroit Time Difference
🇮🇸 Reykjavik is currently 4 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Detroit. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
4,490 km
Approx. flight
5.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Reykjavik to Detroit
| 🇮🇸 Reykjavik | 🇺🇸 Detroit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, while Reykjavik does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Reykjavik is 4 hours behind relative to Detroit.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Reykjavik and Detroit (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Detroit
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Detroit?
The time difference between Reykjavik and Detroit is currently 4 hours behind. Reykjavik uses GMT (UTC+0), while Detroit uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in Reykjavik, what time is it in Detroit?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Reykjavik, it is 8:00 AM in Detroit. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Reykjavik and Detroit change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Reykjavik and Detroit?
The best time to call is between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Reykjavik (which is 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Detroit). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Reykjavik ahead or behind Detroit?
Reykjavik is currently 4 hours ahead of Detroit.
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). Reykjavik does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Reykjavik in Detroit?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Reykjavik, it is 8:00 PM in Detroit.