Your TimeLOCAL
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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
WVUS State Time Guide
What time zone is West Virginia in?
West Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Current Local Time in West Virginia
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityCharlestonState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in West Virginia
CharlestonWV
EDTHuntingtonWV
EDTMorgantownWV
EDTParkersburgWV
EDTWheelingWV
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia Time Zone
Official answers regarding West Virginia local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is West Virginia in?▼
West Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Does West Virginia observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, West 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 Charleston, West Virginia?▼
The capital of West Virginia is Charleston, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).