Current Time in Virginia Beach, United States
Virginia Beach is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Virginia Beach
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Virginia Beach and other cities
Daylight saving time in Virginia Beach
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Virginia Beach time FAQ
What time is it in Virginia Beach right now?
Virginia Beach is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Virginia Beach, updated every second.
What time zone is Virginia Beach in?
Virginia Beach is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Virginia Beach observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Virginia Beach and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Virginia Beach.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.