What time is it in Washington, District of Columbia, United States?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:23 ↓ 18:21 (10 h 57 m)
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-4:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
EDT
Sunrise
7:23:53 AM
Sunset
6:21:33 PM
Day Length
10 h 57 m
Population
689,545
Latitude
38.8951° N
Longitude
77.0364° W
Coordinates
38.8951° N, 77.0364° W
Time difference from Washington
| Los Angeles | − 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 1 hours |
| New York City | 0 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| São Paulo | + 1 hours |
| London | + 5 hours |
| Lagos | + 5 hours |
| Paris | + 6 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 6 hours |
| Zürich | + 6 hours |
| Cairo | + 7 hours |
| Istanbul | + 7 hours |
| Moscow | + 7 hours |
| Dubai | + 8 hours |
| Mumbai | + 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 12 hours |
| Singapore | + 12 hours |
| Shanghai | + 12 hours |
| Tokyo | + 13 hours |
| Sydney | + 15 hours |
Local time in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States follows Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC-4:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Washington, District of Columbia, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Washington?
The current local time in Washington, United States is 11:45:39 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC-4:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Washington?
Washington is UTC-4:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Washington?
Washington is located at 38.8951° N, 77.0364° W (latitude 38.8951° N, longitude 77.0364° W).
