Current local time in Richmond, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Richmond. Richmond is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Population | about 551,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.55° N, 77.45° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Richmond 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 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Richmond at about 12:18 PM in mid-January, and about 1:15 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Richmond sits at 77.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Richmond time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Norfolk | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Alexandria | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Virginia Beach | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Washington DC | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Baltimore | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Durham | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Raleigh | 220 km (137 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 Richmond in?
Richmond is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Richmond have daylight saving time?
Richmond 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 Richmond when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Richmond's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 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).