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Washington DC

America/New_York / UTC-05:00 / EST

19:00:00

Sun, Dec 31

Sunrise

07:27

Sunset

16:56

Solar noon
12:11
Day length
9 h 29 min
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
Country
United States
Coordinates
38.91°, -77.04°
Week number (ISO 8601)
Week 52

Daylight saving time

Washington DC observes daylight saving time.

Last change
2026-11-01 02:00 → 01:00 (UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00)
Next change
2027-03-14 02:00 → 03:00 (UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00)
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Time difference with major cities

CityDifference
New York0
Toronto0
Chicago-1 h
Mexico City-1 h
São Paulo+2 h
Los Angeles-3 h
London+5 h
Paris+6 h
Berlin+6 h
Moscow+8 h
Istanbul+8 h
Dubai+9 h
Mumbai+10 h 30 min
Bangkok+12 h
Singapore+13 h
Hong Kong+13 h
Shanghai+13 h
Tokyo+14 h
Seoul+14 h
Sydney+16 h

The capital of the United States, on the Potomac River. It is home to the White House and the Capitol.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Washington DC?
Washington DC is in the America/New_York timezone (UTC-05:00 / UTC-04:00). Check the live clock above for the current time.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington DC observes daylight saving time.

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