Current local time in Hampton, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Hampton. Hampton is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Population | about 257,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.03° N, 76.35° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Hampton 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 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hampton at about 12:14 PM in mid-January, and about 1:11 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Hampton sits at 76.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Hampton time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 21 km (13 mi) | same time |
| Virginia Beach | 38 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Richmond | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Alexandria | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Washington DC | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Raleigh | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Baltimore | 254 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Durham | 257 km (159 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 Hampton in?
Hampton is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Hampton have daylight saving time?
Hampton 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 Hampton when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hampton's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 5 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).