🇺🇸 Washington D.C. ↔ 🇺🇸 New York

Washington D.C. and New York usually keep the same time. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

Sunrise 5:45 AMSunset 8:38 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:26 AMSunset 8:32 PM(local)

Washington D.C.: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
New York: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Washington D.C.UTC-4EDT
New YorkUTC-4EDT

🇺🇸 Washington D.C.

Dialing code+1
Population689,545
Coordinates38.90°N, 77.04°W
Elevation7 m

🇺🇸 New York

Dialing code+1
Population8,804,190
Coordinates40.71°N, 74.01°W
Elevation10 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–18:00 in Washington D.C.Add to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and New York?
Washington D.C. and New York are in the same time. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Washington D.C. and New York?
The best window to call is 09:00–18:00 Washington D.C. time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Washington D.C. and New York change?
Because at least one of Washington D.C. and New York observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).