Current time in Washington, D.C.
The live local time in Washington, D.C., based on the America/New_York time zone.
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Time zone
America/New_York
Standard offset
UTC-05:00
Daylight saving time
Yes (UTC-04:00)
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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, with a standard offset of UTC-05:00.
Does Washington, D.C. use daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington, D.C. uses UTC-05:00 in standard time and UTC-04:00 during daylight saving time.