Time in Chesapeake, United States now
6:45:48 AM
Sunday, July 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Day length 14h 30m
Solar noon 1:10 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Virginia (8)
Chesapeake facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.8190, -76.2749
- Population
- 235,429
Frequently asked
What time is it in Chesapeake right now?
The current local time in Chesapeake is shown above and updates live every second. Chesapeake is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Chesapeake in?
Chesapeake uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Chesapeake on daylight saving time?
Yes. Chesapeake is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Chesapeake and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Chesapeake (Los Angeles is currently 3:45 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
