Virginia Time Zone
Virginia is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Virginia.
🗺️ Virginia Time Zone: Current local time in Virginia is shown above. Virginia follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Virginia time zone
Virginia is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. The entire state observes Eastern Time (ET) statewide. Virginia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Virginia Time Zone
Virginia is entirely within the Eastern Time (ET) zone with an offset of UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). Virginia observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Virginia in?
Virginia is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Virginia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Virginia observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Virginia?
The standard UTC offset for Virginia is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.