Time Now in Fairfax, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 38.85° N, 77.31° W
Elevation: 131 m above sea level
Population rank: #2124 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 10m 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
Fairfax 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 Fairfax, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Fairfax
Daylight Hours in Fairfax
Fairfax gets 14h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fairfax is at 05:58 and sunset in Fairfax is at 20:32.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 26m near the December solstice to 14h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Fairfax and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Fairfax right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Fairfax
What is the current local time in Fairfax?
The live local time in Fairfax is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Fairfax currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Fairfax in?
Fairfax uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Fairfax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fairfax is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Fairfax's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Fairfax.
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Prayer Times in Fairfax
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:01 | 05:57 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:02 | 05:58 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:03 | 05:59 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:05 | 06:00 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:06 | 06:00 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:07 | 06:01 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:08 | 06:02 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fairfax
Sunrise
in Fairfax
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Fairfax
↓
8:32 PM
Day Length
14h 34m
Dawn
in Fairfax
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Fairfax
9:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Fairfax
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
Distances & Clock Changes in Fairfax
How Far Is Fairfax From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 350 km | NE (53deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,669 km | W (275deg) |
| London | 5,920 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,187 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,638 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,839 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,900 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,353 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Fairfax?
Fairfax next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Fairfax's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fairfax and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.9deg S, 102.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax
What time is it in Fairfax right now?
The current local time in Fairfax is 13:18 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Fairfax follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Fairfax in?
Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
Is Fairfax on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Fairfax is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fairfax today?
Today in Fairfax: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 20:32, giving 14h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fairfax tonight?
The moon phase over Fairfax tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Fairfax?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fairfax, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.