Current Time in Washington D.C.
United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)
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America/New_York
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/New_York |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 712 thousand |
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About Washington D.C. Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. As the seat of the US federal government, it is the political center of the nation.
Key fact: Washington D.C. is in the same timezone as New York City — 5 hours behind London (GMT) in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Washington D.C. with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Washington D.C. Time
What time is it in Washington D.C. right now? +
The current time in Washington D.C., United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Washington D.C. is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Washington D.C. in? +
Washington D.C. is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Washington D.C. observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Washington D.C.? +
Washington D.C.'s UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London? +
Washington D.C. (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Washington D.C. is in the same timezone as New York City — 5 hours behind London (GMT) in winter.
How do I convert Washington D.C. time to UTC? +
To convert Washington D.C. time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Washington D.C. and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Washington D.C. in? +
Washington D.C. is located in North America. It is the 712 thousand population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Washington D.C.? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Washington D.C. is
America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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