Current Time in Gretna, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

12:50:27 AM

00:50:27

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Gretna is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gretna

Sunrise7:16 AMSolar noon1:05 PMSunset6:54 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 27 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Virginia
County
Pittsylvania County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,248
Elevation
256 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 57' N / 79° 21' W
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Clock changes in Gretna

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
11 hr 38 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination27%
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Monday, October 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 38 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(48.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 38 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 36 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 34 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 31 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 29 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 27 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 24 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Gretna

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

  1. Columbus Day
  2. Election Day
  3. Veterans Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gretna in?
Gretna currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Gretna?
Clocks in Gretna move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Is Gretna currently on daylight saving time?
Gretna is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Gretna right now?
Gretna is currently UTC−04:00