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Current Time in Richmond, United States

Q: What timezone is Richmond in?

Richmond is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Richmond?

Richmond's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Richmond in?

Richmond is located in North America. It is the 226 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Richmond Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/New_York
Country	United States
Population	226 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

May 25

Memorial Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jul 4

Independence Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

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About Richmond Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Richmond, the capital of Virginia, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. A historic city and major financial center.

Key fact: Richmond is in the same timezone as Washington D.C. and New York.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Richmond with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Richmond Time

What time is it in Richmond right now? +

The current time in Richmond, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Richmond is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Richmond in? +

Richmond is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Richmond observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Richmond observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Richmond? +

Richmond's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Richmond and London? +

Richmond (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Richmond is in the same timezone as Washington D.C. and New York.

How do I convert Richmond time to UTC? +

To convert Richmond time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Richmond and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Richmond in? +

Richmond is located in North America. It is the 226 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Richmond? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Richmond is America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Richmond today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Richmond are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Richmond's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Richmond? +

Sunset times in Richmond are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Richmond? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Richmond International (RIC) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Richmond to London, Richmond to New York, Richmond to Dubai, Richmond to Tokyo.