🇺🇸 Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. runs on UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:01 AMSunset 8:29 PM(local)

Washington D.C.: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Washington D.C.UTC-4EDT
Dialing code+1
Population689,545
Coordinates38.90°N, 77.04°W
Elevation7 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Washington D.C. right now?
Washington D.C. runs on UTC-4 (EDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is on UTC-4 (EDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Washington D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington D.C. changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Washington D.C. use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Washington D.C. commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).