Current time in Virginia
Eastern Time UTC−5 · one zone statewide
Virginia's time zone
All of Virginia observes Eastern Time: EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. The commonwealth stretches more than 400 miles east to west, yet its clock never changes — even the far-southwestern tip near the Cumberland Gap stays Eastern.
That includes the twin city of Bristol, which straddles the Tennessee line: both the Virginia and Tennessee sides sit in Eastern Time, since Tennessee's Central zone begins farther west. On the coast, Naval Station Norfolk — the world's largest naval base — and the Port of Virginia's Hampton Roads terminals run their schedules on ET, and the northern Virginia suburbs share their hour with Washington DC across the Potomac.
| Standard time | EST, UTC−5 |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | EDT, UTC−4 |
| IANA zone | America/New_York |
| vs Chicago | −1 h |
| vs Denver | −2 h |
| vs Los Angeles | −3 h |
Time in Virginia cities
Every page below has a live clock plus sunrise, sunset, and DST details for that city.
Frequently asked questions
Is all of Virginia in the same time zone?
Yes — the whole commonwealth, from the Atlantic coast to the Cumberland Gap, is on Eastern Time.
What is the time difference between Virginia and Los Angeles?
Virginia runs 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year: noon in Richmond is 9:00 AM in LA. Full chart: EST to PST.
Does Virginia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks go forward at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November. Exact dates: DST page.