Current time in Washington, D.C.
12:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Washington, D.C. right now
- Time zone
America/New_York- UTC offset
- UTC-4
- Abbreviation
- EDT
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on November 1, 2026
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Other cities in the same time zone
- New York, United States
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Washington, D.C. right now?
The current local time in Washington, D.C. is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (EDT), currently UTC-4.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time