Time in West Virginia right now
West Virginia uses Eastern Time across the state. This page gives the live clock, UTC offset, 2026 clock changes and local time for all 33 listed places.
- Capital
- Charleston
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Huntington
- Places listed
- 33
West Virginia time zone and UTC offset.
West Virginia has one time zone. Use this section to confirm the state offset before you call, travel or compare it with another city.
Current time in West Virginia cities.
Search the 33 largest listed places in West Virginia and open any city page for its live local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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- Charleston Capital · Eastern Time --:--
- Parkersburg Eastern Time --:--
- Morgantown Eastern Time --:--
- Wheeling Eastern Time --:--
- Weirton Heights Eastern Time --:--
- Weirton Eastern Time --:--
- Fairmont Eastern Time --:--
- Martinsburg Eastern Time --:--
- Beckley Eastern Time --:--
- Clarksburg Eastern Time --:--
- Teays Valley Eastern Time --:--
- Saint Albans Eastern Time --:--
- Vienna Eastern Time --:--
- Bluefield Eastern Time --:--
- Cross Lanes Eastern Time --:--
- Moundsville Eastern Time --:--
- Bridgeport Eastern Time --:--
- Oak Hill Eastern Time --:--
- Cheat Lake Eastern Time --:--
- Dunbar Eastern Time --:--
- Elkins Eastern Time --:--
- Nitro Eastern Time --:--
- Pea Ridge Eastern Time --:--
- Hurricane Eastern Time --:--
- Princeton Eastern Time --:--
- Charles Town Eastern Time --:--
- Augusta Eastern Time --:--
- Buckhannon Eastern Time --:--
- Keyser Eastern Time --:--
- New Martinsville Eastern Time --:--
- Brookhaven Eastern Time --:--
- Grafton Eastern Time --:--
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Daylight saving time in West Virginia.
West Virginia follows the United States daylight saving schedule. Clocks move forward in March and back in November at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Every listed place in West Virginia changes clocks on these same dates.
Compare West Virginia time with nearby states.
Nearby state clocks help you compare West Virginia with the rest of the region. See every state on the United States page.
- Alabama Central Time --:--
- Arkansas Central Time --:--
- Delaware Eastern Time --:--
- District of Columbia Eastern Time --:--
- Florida Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Georgia Eastern Time --:--
- Kentucky Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Louisiana Central Time --:--
- Maryland Eastern Time --:--
- Mississippi Central Time --:--
- North Carolina Eastern Time --:--
- Oklahoma Central Time --:--
- South Carolina Eastern Time --:--
- Tennessee Central and Eastern Time --:--
- Texas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Virginia Eastern Time --:--
West Virginia time zone FAQ.
Answers for West Virginia time now, Eastern Time, daylight saving changes, city clocks and common time differences.
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What time zone is West Virginia in?
West Virginia is in Eastern Time. The standard offset is UTC-5, and the daylight saving offset is UTC-4.
02
What is the time now in Charleston, West Virginia?
Charleston uses Eastern Time, the same time zone as the rest of West Virginia. The live Charleston time appears in the city list on this page.
03
Does West Virginia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Virginia moves clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
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When do clocks change in West Virginia in 2026?
In 2026, West Virginia clocks move from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March, then from 2:00 back to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November.
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What is the time difference between West Virginia and Los Angeles?
West Virginia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles throughout the year because West Virginia uses Eastern Time and Los Angeles uses Pacific Time.
06
What is the time difference between West Virginia and London?
West Virginia is usually 5 hours behind London. The difference changes for short periods when the United States and the United Kingdom adjust clocks on different dates.
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What is the largest city listed for West Virginia?
Huntington is the largest West Virginia place listed on Time Dates, with about 48,638 people. It uses Eastern Time.
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How many time zones does West Virginia have?
West Virginia has 1 time zone. Every listed city and place on this page uses Eastern Time.
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Which nearby states share West Virginia time?
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Delaware also use Eastern Time. Kentucky and Tennessee include both Eastern and Central Time areas.
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How do I check the time in a West Virginia city?
Use the city search on this page or open one of the 33 city pages. Each page shows the live local time, sunrise, sunset and time difference from your location.