Current Time in Chesapeake, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Chesapeake time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
36.82° N, 76.27° W
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake to London | +5 hours | |
| Chesapeake to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Chesapeake to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Chesapeake to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Chesapeake to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Chesapeake. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Chesapeake
What time zone is Chesapeake in?
Chesapeake is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Chesapeake observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Chesapeake and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Chesapeake. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chesapeake?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 5:05 PM local time, giving 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Chesapeake?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Chesapeake follows Eastern Time.