Time in Portsmouth, United States now
5:22:29 PM
Sunday, September 27, 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
↑ 6:57 AM ↓ 6:54 PM
Day length 11h 58m
Solar noon 12:56 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Virginia (8)
Portsmouth facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.8354, -76.2983
- Population
- 96,201
Frequently asked
What time is it in Portsmouth right now?
The current local time in Portsmouth is shown above and updates live every second. Portsmouth is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Portsmouth in?
Portsmouth uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Portsmouth on daylight saving time?
Yes. Portsmouth is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Portsmouth (Los Angeles is currently 2:22 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
