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Detroit Coordinates and Geographic Information
Find the latitude, longitude, elevation, map location and geographic information for Detroit, United States.
At a glance
Detroit Coordinates
- Country
- United States
- State / Region
- Michigan
- Elevation
- 183 m
- Time Zone
- America/New_York
Map location
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Reference data
Geographic Information
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42.3314, -83.045842°19'53.04"N 83°2'44.88"W42°19.884'N 83°2.748'WLive snapshot
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Where is Detroit?
Detroit is located in United States in Michigan, at approximately 42.3314° latitude and -83.0458° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 183 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Toronto, Chicago, Washington DC.
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What Detroit's coordinates mean
Latitude
42.3314° places Detroit north of the equator. Latitude strongly affects seasonal day length and the Sun's path.
Longitude
83.0458° places the city west of the prime meridian. Longitude influences local solar time and the appropriate civil time zone.
Elevation and time zone
The listed elevation is an approximate terrain value, not a survey measurement. Detroit uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which applies the relevant offset and daylight-saving rules.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the coordinates of Detroit?
Detroit is located at approximately 42.3314° latitude and -83.0458° longitude.
Where is Detroit?
Detroit is located in United States in Michigan, at approximately 42.3314° latitude and -83.0458° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 183 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Toronto, Chicago, Washington DC.
What is the elevation of Detroit?
The approximate terrain elevation is 183 metres (600 feet) above sea level.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit uses America/New_York. Follow the time-zone link for the current UTC offset and daylight-saving status.
Are these coordinates exact?
They represent an approximate city center, not a legal boundary, building entrance or survey monument.
How can I check sunrise and sunset in Detroit?
Today’s calculated sunrise is 7:06 AM and sunset is 7:56 PM. Open the Sun & Moon tool with this city’s coordinates for a seven-day table.
Data sources and accuracy
Coordinates, elevation and geographic metadata come from the project city data set and are presented as approximate reference values. Local time uses the listed IANA time-zone identifier; live weather is attributed in the result card. Verify coordinates and conditions before safety-critical use.