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Virginia, United States
Friday, April 10, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Sterling, Virginia, United States — updated live every second. Sterling observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Sterling now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Sterling time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Sterling
What Time Is It in Sterling Right Now?
The current local time in Sterling, Virginia, United States is 02:13:36 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Sterling observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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02:13:36 AM
EDT · UTC-4
Sterling Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Sterling timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Virginia
Sterling is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Sterling Time With Other Cities
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Sterling Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Virginia
Daylight Saving Time: Sterling is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Sterling is located in United States (Virginia) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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