Time Now in Richmond, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 37.55° N, 77.46° W
Elevation: 64 m above sea level
Population rank: #109 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
Richmond 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 Richmond, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Richmond
Daylight Hours in Richmond
Richmond gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Richmond is at 06:02 and sunset in Richmond is at 20:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 34m near the December solstice to 14h 45m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Richmond and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Richmond right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Richmond
What is the current local time in Richmond?
The live local time in Richmond is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Richmond currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Richmond in?
Richmond uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Richmond observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Richmond is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Richmond's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Richmond.
Weather in Richmond
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Prayer Times in Richmond
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:09 | 06:01 | 13:16 | 17:08 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:10 | 06:02 | 13:16 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:11 | 06:03 | 13:16 | 17:08 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:12 | 06:04 | 13:16 | 17:08 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:14 | 06:04 | 13:16 | 17:07 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:15 | 06:05 | 13:16 | 17:07 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:16 | 06:06 | 13:16 | 17:07 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
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14-day Forecast for Richmond
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Richmond
Sunrise
in Richmond
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Richmond
↓
8:29 PM
Day Length
14h 27m
Dawn
in Richmond
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Richmond
9:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Richmond
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
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Distances & Clock Changes in Richmond
How Far Is Richmond From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 461 km | NE (39deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,670 km | W (276deg) |
| London | 6,025 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,288 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,520 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Moscow | 7,968 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,019 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,468 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Richmond?
Richmond next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Richmond's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Richmond and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.5deg S, 102.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond
What time is it in Richmond right now?
The current local time in Richmond is 05:42 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Richmond follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Richmond in?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
Is Richmond on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Richmond is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Richmond today?
Today in Richmond: sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 20:29, giving 14h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Richmond tonight?
The moon phase over Richmond tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Richmond?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Richmond, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.