Current Local Time in Washington, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
EST/EDT UTC-04:00
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Relative to UTC
-4 hours
behind
Noon here = 16:00 UTC
09:00 here = 13:00 UTC
12:00 here = 16:00 UTC
17:00 here = 21:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:21
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18:55
Today
Morning rush in Washington. Commuters fill the streets, cafés are buzzing. The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-4
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-5
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | District of Columbia |
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-04:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 689,545 |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| Coordinates | 38.90°N, -77.04°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | -3h | --:-- |
| London | +4h | --:-- |
| Paris | +5h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +8h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +9h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +12h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +13h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +15h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +1h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +6h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +12h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Washington?
Standard business hours in Washington are 09:00–17:00 local time (EST/EDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Washington?
Washington is currently at UTC-04:00. The timezone identifier is EST/EDT. When it is noon in Washington, it is 16:00 UTC. You can embed a live Washington clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Washington?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Washington. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Washington observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-4. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-5.
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Washington uses EST/EDT timezone (UTC-4). Daylight saving time is observed.