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What time is it in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) when daylight saving is on.

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Comparing Washington, D.C. with the time zone on this device.

Same clock

These cities stay on the same time as Washington, D.C..

Overlap with Washington, D.C.

The hour gap is the easy part. These pages show when both cities are actually in the workday.

All overlaps with Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) when daylight saving is on.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington, D.C. uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). Twice a year the gap to a city that stays put moves by an hour.
How far ahead or behind is Washington, D.C.?
It depends where you are. This page compares Washington, D.C. with the time zone on your device, then links the overlap pages that show the shared work hours with other cities.
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