What time zone is Lake of the Woods in?

Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods?

Clocks in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Lake of the Woods observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Lake of the Woods?

Lake of the Woods is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Lake of the Woods, Orange County, Virginia, USA

11:08:52 AM

11:08:52

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Lake of the Woods is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lake of the Woods

Sunrise7:32 AMSolar noon12:54 PMSunset6:17 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 7,177
Elevation: 103 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 20' N / 77° 45' W

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Clock changes in Lake of the Woods

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Solar noon: 12:54 PM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 45 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:04 AM – 6:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:33 AM – 7:15 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:03 AM – 7:45 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination97%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:32 AM (east, 105.8°)
Sunset: 6:17 PM (west, 254.0°)
Day length: 10 hr 45 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:54 PM (38.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:04 AM – 6:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:33 AM – 7:15 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:03 AM – 7:45 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:02 PM (northeast, 57.8°)
Moonset: 9:22 AM (northwest, 300.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	7:32 AM	6:17 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:33 AM	6:15 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:34 AM	6:14 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:35 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:36 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:37 AM	5:11 PM	10 hr 34 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:38 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lake of the Woods in?: Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods?: Clocks in Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Lake of the Woods observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Lake of the Woods?: Lake of the Woods is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer