Current Time in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia, home to about 459,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:05 AM / 6:36 PM
Population
459,000
Virginia Beach vs. other US and world cities
| 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 |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Virginia Beach observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Virginia Beach observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Virginia Beach today?
Today, sunrise in Virginia Beach is around 7:05 AM and sunset is around 6:36 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Virginia Beach?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.