Cities in Virginia
Virginia is in the Eastern time zone. One of the original 13 colonies, it borders Washington D.C. and is steeped in American history from Jamestown to the Civil War.
Cities in Virginia span the America/New_York time zone. There are 33 featured cities in Virginia on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Virginia is Richmond. Virginia is in the Eastern time zone. One of the original 13 colonies, it borders Washington D.C. and is steeped in American history from Jamestown to the Civil War.
Top Cities in Virginia
Live times · 33 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/New_York.
All Cities in Virginia
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Virginia
How many cities are in Virginia?
Virginia has many cities. The top cities in Virginia featured on WorldTimePage include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, Arlington, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, Leesburg, Charlottesville, Blacksburg, Manassas, McLean, Tysons, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Williamsburg, Staunton, Danville, Petersburg, Shenandoah, Falls Church, Colonial Heights, Waynesboro, with Richmond serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Virginia in?
Virginia uses the America/New_York time zone. All major cities in Virginia observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Virginia?
The capital city of Virginia is Richmond. It is located in the America/New_York time zone.
What are the largest cities in Virginia?
The largest cities in Virginia include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News and more.
What is the current time in Virginia?
The current time in Virginia follows the America/New_York time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Virginia on this page.
Does Virginia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Virginia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (EST to EDT, UTC−5 to UTC−4) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
Is Richmond on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Richmond, Virginia and Washington D.C. are always on the same time — both observe Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake on the same time?
Yes. Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake are all in the America/New_York time zone (EDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Virginia follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach is in the America/New_York time zone (EDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Virginia, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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