Current time in Washington, D.C., USA
19:06:45
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-05:00
America/New York
Sunrise
06:50
Today
Sunset
16:56
10h 6m of daylight
Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.
Washington, D.C. compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in USA
- International Civil Aviation DayMon, 7 Dec · in 22 days
- International Anti-Corruption DayWed, 9 Dec · in 24 days
- World Genocide Commemoration DayWed, 9 Dec · in 24 days
- Human Rights DayThu, 10 Dec · in 25 days
- International Mountain DayFri, 11 Dec · in 26 days
Other cities in USA
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is in the Eastern Time zone, America/New_York in the IANA database, currently at UTC-05:00.
Does Washington, D.C. have daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Washington, D.C. change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.
What is the best time to call Washington, D.C.?
Business hours in Washington, D.C. usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in USA before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule