Sunrise
07:17
LOCAL TIME IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Current time in Washington, D.C., United States
It is 7:18 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−04:00, and is 5 hours behind of London.
EDT · UTC−04:00Summer time nowCalling code +1
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Washington, D.C.
07:18:25
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Early morningUTC−04:00
30% of the day in Washington, D.C. has passed
A little moment in Washington, D.C.Sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C. today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 11h 11m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:53
Sunset
18:29
Day length
11h 12m
Washington, D.C. time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
America/New_York
Abbreviation: EDTUTC offset now
UTC−04:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Active now
Next change: 1 Nov 2026, 01:00 → UTC−05:00Calling code
+1
International dialling code for United States.Coordinates
38.91°N, 77.04°W
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
North AmericaTime in other cities in United States
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Time in New York Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/New_York
Time in Los Angeles Sleeping hours04:18:25UTC−07:00 · America/Los_Angeles
Time in Chicago Early morning06:18:25UTC−05:00 · America/Chicago
Time in Houston Early morning06:18:25UTC−05:00 · America/Chicago
Time in Phoenix Sleeping hours04:18:25UTC−07:00 · America/Phoenix
Time in Philadelphia Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/New_York
Time in San Antonio Early morning06:18:25UTC−05:00 · America/Chicago
Time in San Diego Sleeping hours04:18:25UTC−07:00 · America/Los_Angeles
Time in Dallas Early morning06:18:25UTC−05:00 · America/Chicago
Time in Austin Early morning06:18:25UTC−05:00 · America/Chicago
Time in San Francisco Sleeping hours04:18:25UTC−07:00 · America/Los_Angeles
Time in Seattle Sleeping hours04:18:25UTC−07:00 · America/Los_Angeles
Time in Denver Sleeping hours05:18:25UTC−06:00 · America/Denver
Time in Boston Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/New_York
Time in Miami Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/New_York
Time in Atlanta Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/New_York
Time in Orlando Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/New_York
Time in Las Vegas Sleeping hours04:18:25UTC−07:00 · America/Los_Angeles
Time in Nashville Early morning06:18:25UTC−05:00 · America/Chicago
Time in Detroit Early morning07:18:25UTC−04:00 · America/Detroit
Time in Salt Lake City Sleeping hours05:18:25UTC−06:00 · America/Denver
Time in Anchorage Sleeping hours03:18:25UTC−08:00 · America/Anchorage
Time in Honolulu Sleeping hours01:18:25UTC−10:00 · Pacific/Honolulu
Washington, D.C. time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Washington, D.C. is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 8 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:48:25 | Washington, D.C. is 9 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 12 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 13 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 15 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:18:25 | Washington, D.C. is 4 hours behind |
Best time to call Washington, D.C.
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Washington, D.C. today look like this elsewhere.
London14:00 – 22:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney00:00 – 08:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Washington, D.C.
What time is it in Washington, D.C. now?
The current time in Washington, D.C. is 7:18 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−04:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. uses the America/New_York time zone (EDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−04:00.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington, D.C. uses daylight saving time. It is on summer time now, and the next clock change is on 1 November 2026 when the offset becomes UTC−05:00.
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and London?
Washington, D.C. is 5 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and New York?
Washington, D.C. is same time of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for United States?
The international calling code for United States is +1. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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