Current Local Time in Washington, D.C., United States
Washington, D.C. is a city in District of Columbia, United States. It keeps time in the America/New_York time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-5. Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Washington, D.C. as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Washington, D.C. facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- District of Columbia
- Coordinates
- 38.9072° N, 77.0369° W
- Elevation
- 8 m (26 ft)
- Population
- ~690,000
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
Time zone
- Zone name
- America/New_York
- Standard offset
- UTC-5
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 in summer)
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Local time in other cities
- New York, United States
- Los Angeles, United States
- Toronto, Canada
- Chicago, United States
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Vancouver, Canada
- San Francisco, United States
- Miami, United States
- Denver, United States
- Houston, United States
- Montréal, Canada
- Havana, Cuba
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. uses the America/New_York time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-5, and it switches to UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington, D.C. moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is located in United States (District of Columbia). The local currency is the US dollar (USD) and the international calling code is +1.