Current Local Time in Richmond
Richmond, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Richmond follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Richmond
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-32°C) and mild winters (0-9°C). Four seasons.
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📍About Richmond Time Zone
Richmond is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Richmond serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Richmond is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Richmond, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Carytown and Church Hill have evening scenes. local time. Richmond observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Richmond has a population of approximately 230K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Richmond from abroad, use the country code +1 804. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Richmond time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Richmond ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Richmond Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 37.54°, -77.44°
- • Calling Code: +1 804