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Current Time in Washington DC

Washington DC, United States · Timezone: America/New_York

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Timezone America/New_York
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Coordinates 38.91°, -77.04°
Population 689K
Continent North America
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About Washington DC Time Zone

Washington DC is located in United States (North America) and uses the America/New_York timezone. The city sits at coordinates 38.91° latitude, -77.04° longitude.

The timezone offset from UTC changes during daylight saving time (DST) transitions if applicable to this region. Use the live clock above for the always-accurate current local time in Washington DC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Washington DC right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Washington DC, United States. It updates every second using the America/New_York timezone.
What timezone does Washington DC use?
Washington DC uses the America/New_York timezone (New York). The UTC offset is shown in the info panel above and updates automatically for DST changes.
What is the time difference between Washington DC and other cities?
Use the meeting time finder on World Time + Weather to compare Washington DC with any other city and find overlapping hours for calls and meetings.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
DST observance depends on the country and region. The UTC offset displayed above automatically reflects the current DST status for the America/New_York timezone.

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