Current Time in Washington, D.C., United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/New_York

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

38.9072°, -77.0369°

Population

690K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — 6 km

Nearby Cities

• Atlanta — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Boston — United States
• Charlotte — United States
• Jacksonville — United States
• Miami — United States
• New York — United States
• Orlando — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?

Washington, D.C. is in the EST time zone (America/New_York), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Washington, D.C. observe Daylight Saving Time?

Washington, D.C. uses the America/New_York IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Washington, D.C.?

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

What is the UTC offset for Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is served by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).