Current Time in Virginia
Virginia runs on Eastern Time.
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Capital
Richmond
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
8,700,000
Cities in Virginia
Virginia vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Virginia in?
Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Virginia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Virginia observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Virginia's capital and what time zone is it in?
Richmond is Virginia's capital.