Current time in Virginia
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Virginia · United StatesUTC-04:00
01:30 AMFRI 02.10.2026
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- Time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC-04:00
- Abbreviation
- EDT
- Daylight saving time
- Observed
- Next clock change
- November 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
Virginia time difference
How far Virginia is ahead of or behind the world's main business hubs right now. Daylight saving time is already applied where it is in effect.
Clock changes in Virginia
| Date | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00 |
Time zone history since 1970
Clocks have changed twice a year throughout the period since 1970.
Changes outside the seasonal pattern:
- January 6, 1974: UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00
- October 27, 1974: UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2025b.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Virginia in?
- Virginia uses the America/New_York (EDT) time zone and is currently on UTC-04:00.
- Does Virginia observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026; after it, UTC-05:00 applies.