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Maryland, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Bethesda, Maryland, United States — updated live every second. Bethesda observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Bethesda now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Bethesda time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Bethesda
What Time Is It in Bethesda Right Now?
The current local time in Bethesda, Maryland, United States is 07:07:26 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Bethesda observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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07:07:26 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Bethesda Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Bethesda timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Maryland
Bethesda is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
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Bethesda Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Maryland
Daylight Saving Time: Bethesda is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Bethesda is located in United States (Maryland) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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