Current Time in Washington DC
The local time in Washington DC, United States is . Below: today's date, UTC offset and daylight-saving status — all live.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Washington DC right now?
The live clock above shows the current local time in Washington DC, United States, updating every second.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington DC observes daylight saving, so its clocks move forward an hour in the local summer and back in winter. The badge above shows whether it is in force right now.
What is the UTC offset of Washington DC?
Washington DC's offset changes with daylight saving. Right now it is UTC-04:00 (EDT); check the live facts above for the current value.
What time zone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC is in the America/New_York time zone (United States). Every conversion on this site uses the IANA database for that zone, so daylight-saving rules are always the ones in force on the date you pick.