Current Time in West Virginia
West Virginia runs on Eastern Time.
Capital
Charleston
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
1,770,000
Cities in West Virginia
West Virginia vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is West Virginia in?
West Virginia is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does West Virginia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, West Virginia observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is West Virginia's capital and what time zone is it in?
Charleston is West Virginia's capital.