Current Time in Virginia Beach, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Virginia Beach 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
36.85° N, 75.98° W
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
5:04 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach to London | +5 hours | |
| Virginia Beach to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Virginia Beach to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Virginia Beach to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Virginia Beach to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Virginia Beach. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Virginia Beach
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Virginia Beach. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Virginia Beach?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 5:04 PM local time, giving 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Virginia Beach?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Virginia Beach follows Eastern Time.