Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
VAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Virginia in?
Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time in winter and Eastern Daylight Time in summer.
Current Local Time in Virginia
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityRichmondState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Virginia
Virginia BeachVA
EDTChesapeakeVA
EDTNorfolkVA
EDTRichmondVA
EDTArlingtonVA
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Time Zone
Official answers regarding Virginia local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Virginia in?▼
Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time in winter and Eastern Daylight Time in summer.
Does Virginia observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Virginia observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Richmond, Virginia?▼
The capital of Virginia is Richmond, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).