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What time is it in Washington DC right now?

09:51 PM
Tue, Jun 2
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
38.91, -77.04
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About the Washington DC timezone

The current time in Washington DC, US is 09:51 PM (UTC-4). Washington DC observes America/New_York (UTC-5).

Washington DC is located in US at 38.91°N, 77.04°W. View Washington DC on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Washington DC

Sunrise
5:44 AM
Solar noon
1:05 PM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Day length
14h 43m

On Tuesday, June 2, Washington DC sees 14h 43m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:44 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:05 PM, and sets at 8:27 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Washington DC

Washington DC observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Washington DC shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Washington DC, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Washington DC from around the world

Time difference between Washington DC and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 12pm–5pm in Washington DC corresponds to 9am–2pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Washington DC) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Washington DC) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Washington DC) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Washington DC

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Washington DC and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
New YorkUS328 kmsame time
TorontoCanada563 kmsame time
BostonUS634 kmsame time
MontrealCanada787 kmsame time
AtlantaUS873 kmsame time
ChicagoUS955 km1 hour behind

Other cities in UTC-5

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Compare Washington DC with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Washington DC right now?
The current time in Washington DC, US can be seen at the top of this page. Washington DC observes the America/New_York timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC, US is in the America/New_York timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Washington DC?
Washington DC has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington DC observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Washington DC in 2026?
In 2026, Washington DC springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Washington DC in 2026?
In 2026, Washington DC falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.