Current local time in Virginia Beach, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Population | about 877,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.85° N, 75.98° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Virginia Beach 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 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 6:51 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:13 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Virginia Beach at about 12:13 PM in mid-January, and about 1:09 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Virginia Beach sits at 76.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Virginia Beach time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 27 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Hampton | 38 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Richmond | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Alexandria | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Washington DC | 245 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Raleigh | 265 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Baltimore | 278 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Durham | 280 km (174 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 Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Virginia Beach have daylight saving time?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Virginia Beach's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 4 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).