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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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See the exact local time in Washington D.C., Washington D.C., United States. The live clock above updates every second.Washington D.C. follows Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Washington D.C.
What Time Is It in Washington D.C. Right Now?
The current local time in Washington D.C., Washington D.C., United States is 12:50:52 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Washington D.C. 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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12:50:52 PM
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Washington D.C. Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Washington D.C. 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
- Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. 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.
How to Compare Washington D.C. Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Washington D.C. (EDT, UTC-4) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Washington D.C. 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
- Washington D.C.
Daylight Saving Time: Washington D.C. is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Washington D.C. is located in United States (Washington D.C.) 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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