Current Time in Washington, D.C., United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Washington, D.C. time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
38.90° N, 77.04° W
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. to London | +5 hours | |
| Washington, D.C. to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Washington, D.C. to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Washington, D.C. to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Washington, D.C. to Sydney | +16 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 5:05 PM local time, giving 10 hours 28 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.