Current local time in Norfolk, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Norfolk. Norfolk is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Population | about 645,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.85° N, 76.28° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Norfolk 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 | 7:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:14 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Norfolk at about 12:14 PM in mid-January, and about 1:10 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Norfolk sits at 76.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Norfolk time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Norfolk |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Norfolk |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 21 km (13 mi) | same time |
| Virginia Beach | 27 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Richmond | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Alexandria | 231 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Washington DC | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Raleigh | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Durham | 254 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Baltimore | 274 km (170 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 Norfolk in?
Norfolk is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Norfolk have daylight saving time?
Norfolk 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 Norfolk when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Norfolk'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).