Current local time in City of Portsmouth, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About City of Portsmouth
City of Portsmouth, Virginia, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/New_York), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 97,915.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Virginia |
| Coordinates: | 36°50′N / 76°18′W |
| Population: | 97,915 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in City of Portsmouth
| IANA time zone: | America/New_York |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
City of Portsmouth is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in City of Portsmouth today
| Sunrise: | 07:22 |
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| Sunset: | 18:16 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:55 – 18:42 |
Calculated for 2026-10-25 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from City of Portsmouth
- London−4 hCity of Portsmouth is 4 hours behind London
- Abuja−5 hCity of Portsmouth is 5 hours behind Abuja
- Tokyo−13 hCity of Portsmouth is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about City of Portsmouth time
What time zone is City of Portsmouth in?
City of Portsmouth uses the IANA time zone America/New_York (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does City of Portsmouth observe daylight saving time?
City of Portsmouth is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between City of Portsmouth and London?
Right now City of Portsmouth is 4 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between City of Portsmouth and Abuja?
Right now City of Portsmouth is 5 hours behind Abuja. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.