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Current Time in Washington D.C., United States

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Washington D.C. in?

Washington D.C. is located in North America. It is the 689 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Washington D.C. 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	689 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

May 25

Memorial Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jul 4

Independence Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Washington D.C.

Find the best hours for a call between Washington D.C. (EST/EDT, UTC-5:00) and another city.

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About Washington D.C. Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Home to the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court.

Key fact: Washington D.C. is in the same timezone as New York City and Philadelphia.

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 and Philadelphia.

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 689 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.

What time is sunrise in Washington D.C. today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Washington D.C. are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Washington D.C.'s latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Washington D.C.? +

Sunset times in Washington D.C. are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Washington D.C.? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Dulles International (IAD) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Washington D.C. to London, Washington D.C. to New York, Washington D.C. to Dubai, Washington D.C. to Tokyo.