Current Time in Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, USA

12:56:21 AM

00:56:21

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Halifax is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Halifax

Sunrise6:53 AMSolar noon12:00 PMSunset5:06 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,249
Elevation
141 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 45' N / 78° 55' W
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Clock changes in Halifax

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 12 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 12 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 12 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 06 min1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 04 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 03 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Halifax

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

DanvilleCity of Danville46 kmSWHendersonVance County68 kmSEWest LynchburgCity of Lynchburg74 kmNLynchburgCity of Lynchburg74 kmNEdenRockingham County81 kmWDurhamDurham County86 kmSBurlingtonAlamance County87 kmSWWake ForestWake County95 kmSEChapel HillOrange County96 kmSCarrboroOrange County96 kmS
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax 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 Halifax?
Clocks in Halifax move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Halifax observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Halifax?
Halifax is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer