Virginia Time Now
Time Zone
Quick Answer
Virginia uses Eastern Time — EST (UTC-5) in winter, EDT (UTC-4) in summer.
Virginia Time Zone
Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone. The state uses EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) from November to March and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) from March to November. Virginia shares its time zone with neighboring states including Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Virginia and the D.C. Metro Area
Northern Virginia — including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Reston — is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Federal agencies, military installations like the Pentagon, and major tech companies are based here. The entire D.C. metro area shares Eastern Time, making cross-border commuting straightforward.
Major Cities in Virginia
Richmond is the state capital, while Virginia Beach is the most populous city. Norfolk anchors the Hampton Roads area, home to the world's largest naval base. Charlottesville is known for the University of Virginia, and Roanoke serves as the hub of western Virginia. All cities share the same Eastern Time Zone.