Current Time in Galax, City of Galax, Virginia, USA

4:00:16 PM

16:00:16

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Galax is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Galax

Sunrise7:40 AMSolar noon1:07 PMSunset6:34 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 9 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Virginia
County
City of Galax
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
6,914
Elevation
723 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 39' N / 80° 55' W
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Clock changes in Galax

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 54 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 54 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 54 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Galax

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Galax in?
Galax uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Galax?
Clocks in Galax move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Galax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Galax observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Galax?
Galax is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer