Days in Richmond are currently getting shorter, about 16 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Richmond
Richmond is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.7479° N, 84.2947° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,202 km (2,611 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,817 km (3,615 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,221 km (8,837 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,420 km (4,611 mi) west
Richmond lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Richmond
The point on Earth exactly opposite Richmond is near Perth - when it's noon in Richmond, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Richmond
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Richmond
Richmond is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Richmond is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Richmond
In Richmond, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 33m, a difference of roughly 5h 13m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Richmond's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Richmond at 37.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Richmond
With a population of 33,533, Richmond ranks as the 1525th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Richmond
Blue Grass Airport (LEX / KLEX) is a regional airport located about 42 km (26 mi) from Richmond.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Richmond
Richmond uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. 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 Richmond
Business hours in Richmond (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- 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 Richmond
Compare time in Richmond with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Richmond
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Richmond in?
Richmond follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Richmond at UTC-4.
What time is it in Richmond right now?
The current local time in Richmond is 10:24:07 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Richmond observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Richmond 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 Richmond?
Richmond is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Richmond?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport to Richmond, located about 42 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:07.
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