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Current Local Time in Washington D.C., United States
What time is it in Washington D.C. now? District of Columbia, United States — Time Zone: America/New_York (EDT)
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00:09 :14
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Time Zone & Daylight Saving Time Specifications
| Time Zone Name / IANA ID | America/New_York |
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| Current UTC / GMT Offset | UTC-4:00 |
| Time Zone Abbreviation | EDT |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | Observes DST (Currently Active) |
| Next Clock Change | END: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (UTC-5:00) |
| Standard Working Hours | 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday – Friday) |
Sun, Daylight & Astronomical Forecast
Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:58 PM
Sunset 6:56 PM
Day Length 11h 55m
| Civil Dawn (Twilight Begins) | 6:34 AM |
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| Civil Dusk (Twilight Ends) | 7:23 PM |
| Daylight Remaining | N/A |
Time Difference with Major World Hubs
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London United Kingdom
5:09 AM 5 hours ahead
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Tokyo Japan
1:09 PM 13 hours ahead
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Los Angeles United States
9:09 PM 3 hours behind
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Sydney Australia
2:09 PM 14 hours ahead
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Paris France
6:09 AM 6 hours ahead
Frequently Asked Questions about Washington D.C. Time
What is the current time and timezone in Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New_York timezone with a current UTC offset of UTC-4:00 (EDT). The local time is synchronized with high-precision international atomic standards.
Does Washington D.C. change clocks for Daylight Saving Time?
Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the spring, clocks advance forward 1 hour, and in the autumn, clocks move back 1 hour to standard time.
How does Washington D.C. time compare to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)?
Washington D.C. is currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. When it is 12:00 PM (Noon) UTC, the time in Washington D.C. is 8:00 AM.