Geographic position of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.8529° N, 75.9780° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,102 km (2,549 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,916 km (3,676 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,121 km (8,774 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,768 km (4,205 mi) west
Virginia Beach lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Virginia Beach
With a population of 454,808, Virginia Beach ranks as the 51st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Virginia Beach
Norfolk International Airport (ORF / KORF) is a major international airport located about 20 km (13 mi) from Virginia Beach.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
Business hours in Virginia Beach (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 Virginia Beach
Compare time in Virginia Beach with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach at UTC-4.
What time is it in Virginia Beach right now?
The current local time in Virginia Beach is 07:31:12 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Virginia Beach observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Virginia Beach?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the nearest airport to Virginia Beach, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:12.
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