Current Time in Washington, D.C., United States
Washington, D.C. is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Washington, D.C.
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Washington, D.C. and other cities
Daylight saving time in Washington, D.C.
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Washington, D.C. time FAQ
What time is it in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Washington, D.C., updated every second.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C..
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.