Current time in Washington, D.C., United States

Time in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
7:07 AM
 

Washington, D.C. time zone and facts

Time zone
New York Time (EDT)
UTC offset
UTC−4
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:23 AM
Sunset today
6:21 PM
Region
District of Columbia
Coordinates
38.90°N, 77.01°W

Time difference from Washington, D.C.

CityTime nowDifference
New York7:07 AM, WedThe same time
Los Angeles4:07 AM, Wed3 hours behind
London12:07 PM, Wed5 hours ahead
Paris1:07 PM, Wed6 hours ahead
Dubai3:07 PM, Wed8 hours ahead
Delhi4:37 PM, Wed9:30 hours ahead
Tokyo8:07 PM, Wed13 hours ahead
Sydney10:07 PM, Wed15 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in United States

  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day
  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?

Washington, D.C. uses New York Time (IANA zone America/New_York). Right now the local time is UTC−4.

Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and New York?

Washington, D.C. is currently the same time as New York.

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and London?

Washington, D.C. is currently 5 hours behind London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C. today?

Today the sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 6:21 PM local time.

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