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Time zone facts

Time zone
Eastern Time
IANA zone
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC−5
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC−4
Country
United States
Region
District of Columbia
Population
689,545
Coordinates
38.90° N, 77.04° W
Elevation
7 m

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States, with a population of about 689,545. It uses the Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier America/New_York).

Washington D.C. observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−5 and summer time is UTC−4. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Miami.

Because Washington D.C. lies at 38.90° N, 77.04° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 54 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 26 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox7:11 AM7:19 PM12 h 08 min
June solstice5:43 AM8:36 PM14 h 54 min
September equinox6:55 AM7:05 PM12 h 10 min
December solstice7:23 AM4:49 PM9 h 26 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Washington D.C. in?

Washington D.C. is in the Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier America/New_York. The UTC offset is UTC−5 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time).

Does Washington D.C. have daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington D.C. switches between UTC−5 (standard time) and UTC−4 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington D.C. all year round.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C. all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington D.C.?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:43 AM and sets at about 8:36 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:23 AM and sets at about 4:49 PM (local time).

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