Current Time in Washington, D.C., United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
38.91° N,
77.04° W
Population: 700,000
Country:
🇺🇸
United States
IANA Timezone:
America/New_York
UTC Offset:
−05:00
Timezone:
EST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Washington, D.C. — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Washington, D.C.'s current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Washington, D.C. right now?
The current local time in Washington, D.C., United States is 04:30 (Sunday, June 14, 2026). Washington, D.C. observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Washington, D.C. use?
Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Washington, D.C..
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Washington, D.C. currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/New_York time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Washington, D.C.?
Right now Washington, D.C. is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Washington, D.C. observes DST.
When does the day change in Washington, D.C.?
Midnight in Washington, D.C. occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Washington, D.C. is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.