
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Virginia Beach, a city in Virginia, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Virginia Beach — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Virginia Beach | |
| District / County | City of Virginia Beach | |
| State | Virginia | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 454,808 | |
| Area | 1,288.10 km² (497.34 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Virginia | #1 of 454 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 3 | |
| In Feet | 10 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.85 | |
| Longitude | -75.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.853° N 75.978° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 51' 11" N 75° 58' 41" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 51.18' N 75° 58.68' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Virginia Capital | 153 km West-Northwest of Richmond | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fort Erie, Canada (718 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 47m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 23454 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1906-01-01 |
Virginia Beach is a city situated in Virginia, United States, within North America. It falls under City of Virginia Beach, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Virginia Beach as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Virginia
The latitude and longitude of Virginia Beach pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Virginia Beach on the map
Virginia Beach runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Virginia Beach run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Virginia Beach exchange rates
To ring a number in Virginia Beach from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Virginia Beach and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Virginia Beach ranks #1 of 454 cities in Virginia. It lies about 153 km West-Northwest of Richmond, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Virginia market. › Cities near Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach has a recorded population of approximately 454,808 people. That places it #1 of 454 cities with population data in Virginia. Browse more cities in Virginia for comparison.
Virginia Beach spans approximately 1,288.10 square kilometers (497.34 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Virginia Beach sits within City of Virginia Beach, is part of Virginia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Virginia Beach keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:15 AM and sets around 05:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Virginia Beach price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Virginia Beach currency page.
Virginia Beach is about 153 km West-Northwest of Richmond, the capital of Virginia. See cities near Virginia Beach for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Virginia Beach lands you closest to Fort Erie, Canada, about 718 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Virginia Beach sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.