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Current time in Washington, D.C., United States

12:09:00PM
Monday, October 19, 2026
 
Time zone
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
UTC offset
UTC−4
Daylight saving
Clocks back Nov 1, 2026
Sunrise · Sunset today
7:21 AM · 6:24 PM
IANA zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.91° N, 77.04° W
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Time difference from Washington, D.C.

PlaceDifferenceTime now
UTCWashington, D.C. is 4 hours behind4:09 PM
LondonWashington, D.C. is 5 hours behind5:09 PM
Los AngelesWashington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead9:09 AM
DubaiWashington, D.C. is 8 hours behind8:09 PM
ManilaWashington, D.C. is 12 hours behind12:09 AM
TokyoWashington, D.C. is 13 hours behind1:09 AM
SydneyWashington, D.C. is 15 hours behind3:09 AM

Washington, D.C. time zone: questions

What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?

Washington, D.C., United States uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC−4 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.

Does Washington, D.C. use daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington, D.C. uses UTC−5 in standard time and UTC−4 during daylight saving time, and is currently on daylight saving (summer) time. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and UTC?

Washington, D.C. is 4 hours behind UTC (UTC−4).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C. today?

On Monday, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Washington, D.C. at 7:21 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, giving 11 hours 3 minutes of daylight.

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