Time Now in Washington, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 38.9° N, 77.04° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: District of Columbia
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Washington sits in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−05:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Washington sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 7 m, Washington is practically at sea level. The closest large city is New York, about 328 km away. Washington ranks among the biggest cities in the United States, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Washington gets 12h 18m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:52 and sunset at 19:11.
Time & Daylight in Washington
Daylight Hours in Washington
Washington gets 12h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Washington is at 06:52 and sunset in Washington is at 19:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 26m near the December solstice to 14h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Washington and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Washington's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Washington.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 18 Sep ● | 05:19 | 06:52 | 13:02 | 16:31 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:20 | 06:52 | 13:02 | 16:30 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:21 | 06:53 | 13:01 | 16:29 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 05:22 | 06:54 | 13:01 | 16:28 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 05:23 | 06:55 | 13:00 | 16:27 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 05:24 | 06:56 | 13:00 | 16:26 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 05:25 | 06:57 | 13:00 | 16:25 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Washington
Sunrise
in Washington
↑
6:52 AM
Sunset
in Washington
↓
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Dawn
in Washington
6:25 AM
Dusk
in Washington
7:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Washington
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
46.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Washington
How Far Is Washington From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 328 km | NE (51deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,692 km | W (275deg) |
| London | 5,898 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,166 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,631 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,822 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,907 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,333 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Washington?
Washington next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Washington's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Washington and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.9deg S, 103.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Washington
What time is it in Washington right now?
The current local time in Washington is 07:22 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Washington follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Washington?
To turn UTC into Washington time, shift the clock 04:00 hours backward, which places Washington at UTC-04:00 right now.
Is Washington on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Washington is currently observing daylight saving time as of September 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington today?
Today in Washington: sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset is at 19:11, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Washington tonight?
Tonight the moon over Washington is in its First Quarter phase, lit 46.4%.
What is solar time in Washington?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Washington, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.