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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -05:00 (EST) |
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What time is it in Washington D.C.?
The current time in Washington D.C. is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Washington D.C. is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Washington D.C. is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Washington D.C. is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time zone and clock changes in Washington D.C.
| Time zone | America/New_York |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Washington D.C.
Today, November 5, 2026, the sun rises in Washington D.C. at 06:39 and sets at 17:03 (local time), giving 10 h 24 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:51.
More about Washington D.C.
See the location and GPS coordinates of Washington D.C., sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Washington D.C. and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Washington D.C.
What time is it in Washington D.C. right now?
The current time in Washington D.C. is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
Does Washington D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Washington D.C. is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Washington D.C. is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Washington D.C.?
Today, November 5, 2026, the sun rises in Washington D.C. at 06:39 and sets at 17:03 (local time), giving 10 h 24 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:51.
