Time in Washington, United States now
6:38:02 PM
Friday, July 3, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:47 AM ↓ 8:37 PM
Day length 14h 50m
Solar noon 1:12 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in District of Columbia (8)
Washington facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- District of Columbia
- Coordinates
- 38.8951, -77.0364
- Population
- 689,545
Frequently asked
What time is it in Washington right now?
The current local time in Washington is shown above and updates live every second. Washington is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Washington on daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Washington and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Washington (Los Angeles is currently 3:38 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
