VA state guide

Virginia Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 227 Census incorporated-place records and Eastern Time coverage for Virginia.

227 incorporated-place records1 time zone

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Census incorporated places in Virginia

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including town and city.

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Time zones in Virginia

Virginia uses Eastern Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in Virginia

Virginia has 227 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 189 towns and 38 cities.

Types represented in this directory

  • town (189)
  • city (38)

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