Time zone in Washington, D.C.
The current local time in Washington, D.C., United States is shown above, synchronized to the second. Washington, D.C. uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time. On March 8, 2026 the clocks change to Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). On November 1, 2026 the clocks change to Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Show the time in Washington, D.C. in fullscreen
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). The IANA time zone identifier is America/New_York.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time. On March 8, 2026 the clocks change to Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). On November 1, 2026 the clocks change to Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
What is the time difference to Washington, D.C.?
The time difference between your location and Washington, D.C. is shown directly under the clock. It is calculated from your device’s time zone and always takes daylight saving time into account.