Time Now in Chesapeake, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 36.82° N, 76.27° W
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #105 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Virginia
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Chesapeake is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Chesapeake, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chesapeake
Daylight Hours in Chesapeake
Chesapeake gets 14h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chesapeake is at 05:54 and sunset in Chesapeake is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 38m near the December solstice to 14h 41m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Chesapeake
What is the current local time in Chesapeake?
The live local time in Chesapeake is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chesapeake currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Chesapeake in?
Chesapeake uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Chesapeake observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chesapeake is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Chesapeake's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chesapeake.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 04:00 | 05:53 | 13:10 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:01 | 05:54 | 13:10 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:02 | 05:55 | 13:10 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:03 | 05:55 | 13:10 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:04 | 05:56 | 13:10 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:05 | 05:57 | 13:10 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:06 | 05:57 | 13:11 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chesapeake
Sunrise
in Chesapeake
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Chesapeake
↓
8:26 PM
Day Length
14h 32m
Dawn
in Chesapeake
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Chesapeake
8:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chesapeake
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
25.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:45
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 16:50
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Distances & Clock Changes in Chesapeake
How Far Is Chesapeake From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 475 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,785 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,000 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,257 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,397 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,979 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,142 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,454 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Chesapeake's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chesapeake and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.8deg S, 103.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake
What time is it in Chesapeake right now?
The current local time in Chesapeake is 21:39 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Chesapeake follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Chesapeake in?
Chesapeake uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chesapeake?
Chesapeake is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Chesapeake local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Chesapeake on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Chesapeake is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chesapeake today?
Today in Chesapeake: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 20:26, giving 14h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chesapeake tonight?
The moon phase over Chesapeake tonight is Waning Crescent with 25.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Chesapeake?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chesapeake, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.