Current local time in Alexandria, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Alexandria. Alexandria is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Population | about 127,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.82° N, 77.10° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Alexandria uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:43 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 6:55 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:23 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Alexandria at about 12:17 PM in mid-January, and about 1:14 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Alexandria sits at 77.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Alexandria time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 12 km (7 mi) | same time |
| Baltimore | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| York | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Richmond | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Lancaster | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Harrisburg | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Wilmington | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Hampton | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Alexandria have daylight saving time?
Alexandria uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Alexandria when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Alexandria's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).