Location
Richmond, United States
Current local time
Time in Richmond Now
Current local time in Richmond, United States with accurate time zone details, PDT (UTC-7). Check today’s sunrise and sunset times on findtime.io.
Time zone
PDT | UTC-7
IANA zone
America/Los_Angeles
Population
123,159
Use this Richmond time page to check timezone details, plan calls, and compare meeting times with cities around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond
Time-sensitive answers as of 2026-09-22 18:04 UTC. Open the live clock for the latest timezone information.
What time is it in Richmond right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Richmond, United States. Right now, Richmond uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7, and the display updates automatically.
What time zone does Richmond use?
Richmond uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. During standard time, the city uses Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC-8. During daylight saving time, it uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
What is the UTC offset for Richmond?
The current UTC offset for Richmond is shown as UTC-7. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can change during the year.
What does the time abbreviation mean in Richmond?
PDT is the short label for the current local timezone used in Richmond. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.
Is Richmond on Daylight Saving Time today?
Yes, Richmond is on Daylight Saving Time today. It is using Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7, and the offset can change around clock-change dates.
When does the time change in Richmond?
Richmond has clock changes in 2026: March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time and November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time. Use the live clock on this page for the current abbreviation and UTC offset.
What is the time difference between Richmond and my location?
The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with Richmond; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.
What is the best time to call or meet someone in Richmond?
For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Richmond, using Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and Richmond working hours and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time on the selected date.
How do I convert Richmond time to another city?
Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in Richmond, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7 and applies the correct Daylight Saving Time rule for the selected date.
Why does Richmond's UTC offset change during the year?
Richmond changes offset when daylight saving time starts or ends. That is why the same city can use one UTC offset during standard time and another during daylight time.
