Essential Information
- Time Zone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time
- Region
- North America
- Country
- USA 🇺🇸
- Coordinates
- 38.9072° N, 77.0369° W
- Currency
- USD - US Dollar (US$)
- Language
- English
- Population
- 678,972 (2023)
- Area
- 177.0 km²
- Calling Code
- +1 202
Current Time in Major Cities
Time Zone Details
- IANA Time Zone
- America/New_York
- Abbreviation
- EDT
- Standard Time
- EST (UTC-05:00)
- DST Start
- Second Sunday in March
- DST End
- First Sunday in November
Today's Highlights
More- First Light
- 06:12 AM
- Solar Noon
- 01:06 PM
- Last Light
- 08:01 PM
- Day Length
- 12h 55m
City time guide
Current time in Washington DC, USA
ClockHorizon shows the current local time in Washington DC, USA, the active America/New_York time zone, the current UTC-04:00 offset, daylight status, sunrise and sunset estimates, and time differences with major cities.
FAQ
Washington DC time questions
What time is it in Washington DC right now?
The current time in Washington DC, USA is 8:02:09 PM in the America/New_York time zone.
What timezone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC, USA uses America/New_York. The current abbreviation is EDT.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Washington DC, USA observes daylight saving time where local rules apply.
What is the UTC offset for Washington DC?
The current UTC offset for Washington DC, USA is UTC-04:00.
When are sunrise and sunset in Washington DC?
Sunrise is 06:39 AM and sunset is 07:34 PM for the selected local date.