🇺🇸 Current Time in United States

Capital: Washington, D.C. • North America • 28 time zones

Country Overview

Country Code
US
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Continent
North America
Population
331.0M

Time Zones (28)

Major Cities in United States

Nearby Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is United States in?

United States spans 28 time zones. The primary timezone (used in the capital Washington, D.C.) is America/New_York.

What is the current time in United States?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current local time in Washington, D.C., United States. It updates every second.

Does United States observe Daylight Saving Time?

DST observance in United States depends on local regulations. The live clock above automatically reflects any DST adjustments currently in effect.

What is the capital of United States?

The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..

How many time zones does United States have?

United States has 28 time zones: America/New_York, America/Chicago, America/Denver, America/Los_Angeles, America/Anchorage, Pacific/Honolulu, America/Phoenix, America/Indiana/Indianapolis, America/Detroit, America/Kentucky/Louisville, America/Kentucky/Monticello, America/Indiana/Knox, America/Indiana/Marengo, America/Indiana/Petersburg, America/Indiana/Tell_City, America/Indiana/Vevay, America/Indiana/Vincennes, America/Indiana/Winamac, America/Juneau, America/Sitka, America/Yakutat, America/Nome, America/Adak, America/Menominee, America/North_Dakota/Beulah, America/North_Dakota/Center, America/North_Dakota/New_Salem, America/Boise.

What are the major cities in United States?

Major cities in United States include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix.

What continent is United States in?

United States is located in North America.

What is the population of United States?

United States has an estimated population of 331.0M.

What is the country code for United States?

The ISO country code for United States is US.

Can I convert United States's time to another time zone?

Yes! Use the time converter tools on BuddyClock to convert time from Washington, D.C. to any other city or time zone worldwide.