Current Time in Washington, D.C. (2026)

Washington, D.C. is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Eastern Daylight Time

America/New_York · EDT

UTC offset

UTC−4

Daylight saving now

Yes — Washington, D.C. is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Washington, D.C. with another city

• Washington, D.C. ↔ New York
• Washington, D.C. ↔ Los Angeles
• Washington, D.C. ↔ San Francisco
• Washington, D.C. ↔ Chicago
• Washington, D.C. ↔ Denver
• Washington, D.C. ↔ Toronto
• Washington, D.C. ↔ Mexico City
• Washington, D.C. ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Washington, D.C. right now?

The current time in Washington, D.C. is 11:36 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Washington, D.C. uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT).

What timezone is Washington, D.C. in?

Washington, D.C. is in the Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Washington, D.C.'s UTC offset?

Washington, D.C. is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving?

Yes — Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time. Washington, D.C. is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.