Current Time in Washington, D.C., United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EDTUTC-4
Washington, D.C. time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-4
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
38.90° N, 77.04° W
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. to London | +5 hours | |
| Washington, D.C. to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Washington, D.C. to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Washington, D.C. to Tokyo | +13 hours | |
| Washington, D.C. to Sydney | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Washington, D.C.. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Washington, D.C.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and London?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C.?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:09 PM local time, giving 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Washington, D.C.?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Washington, D.C. follows Eastern Time.