Current Time in Virginia, United States

06:52:28
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Population: 454,808
Coordinates: 36.8529° N, 75.9780° W
Country Code: US
IANA Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
DST
Yes
Local Time
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:41
Day Length
13h 10m

Nearest Airport to Virginia

Norfolk International Airport (ORF / KORF) is a major international airport located about 20 km (13 mi) from Virginia Beach, the main city in Virginia.

Current local time at the airport is 06:52:28.

Daylight saving time changes in Virginia, United States

Virginia uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.

Next change: November 1, 2026

Clock moves back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.

America/New_York
UTC-4 / EDT

Best Time to Call Virginia

Business hours in Virginia (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • Sao Paulo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Frankfurt: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Johannesburg: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Singapore: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Hong Kong: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Istanbul: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Auckland: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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

Compare time in Virginia with major cities worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Virginia in?

Virginia 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 at UTC-4.

What time is it in Virginia right now?

The current local time in Virginia is 06:52:28 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Virginia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Virginia 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?

Virginia is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Virginia?

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the nearest airport to Virginia, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:52:28.

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