Zone Name
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
6.9°
Live Global Time
Current time in Sterling
Current local time for Sterling, Virginia, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Sterling Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Sterling, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Sterling?
The current local time in Sterling updates live on this page. The timezone is Eastern Standard Time (EST), with a UTC offset of UTC-05:00.
What timezone is Sterling in?
Sterling currently uses the Eastern Standard Time (EST) timezone (UTC-05:00). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Sterling?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Sterling in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Sterling observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Sterling observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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Current local time for Sterling, Virginia, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
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