Current Time in Richmond, VA
Richmond is a city in Virginia, home to about 227,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:48 AM / 7:22 PM
Population
227,000
Richmond vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Richmond
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Richmond in?
Richmond is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Richmond observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Richmond observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Richmond today?
Today, sunrise in Richmond is around 6:48 AM and sunset is around 7:22 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Richmond?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.