Current Time in Richmond, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EDTUTC-4
Richmond time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-4
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
37.55° N, 77.46° W
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond to London | +5 hours | |
| Richmond to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Richmond to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Richmond to Tokyo | +13 hours | |
| Richmond to Sydney | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Richmond. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Richmond
What time zone is Richmond in?
Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond and London?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Richmond. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Richmond?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 7:11 PM local time, giving 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Richmond?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Richmond follows Eastern Time.