Current Time 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 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
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Cities Sharing Washington's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Washington.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:04 | 06:37 | 11:51 | 14:42 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:05 | 06:38 | 11:51 | 14:42 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:06 | 06:39 | 11:51 | 14:41 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:07 | 06:40 | 11:51 | 14:40 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:08 | 06:41 | 11:51 | 14:39 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:09 | 06:42 | 11:51 | 14:38 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:10 | 06:43 | 11:51 | 14:38 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
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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 March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 02:29 on Tuesday, November 03, 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-05:00). 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 05:00 hours backward, which places Washington at UTC-05:00 right now.
Is Washington on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of November 03, 2026, Washington is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington today?
Today in Washington: sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset is at 17:05, giving 10h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Washington tonight?
Tonight the moon over Washington is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 34.2%.
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 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.