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Current Time in Washington DC

USA · UTC-4 · Eastern Daylight Time

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Washington DC, USA is in the Eastern Daylight Time zone, currently UTC-4 — 4 hours behind GMT. Washington DC observes daylight saving time, so its offset shifts by one hour between summer and winter. The live clock above shows the current local time in Washington DC, updating every second.

Time difference from major cities

Washington DC is the same time as New York.New York →
Washington DC is 5h behind London.London →
Washington DC is 3h ahead of Los Angeles.Los Angeles →
Washington DC is 6h behind Paris.Paris →
Washington DC is 13h behind Tokyo.Tokyo →
Washington DC is 14h behind Sydney.Sydney →
Washington DC is 8h behind Dubai.Dubai →

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Washington DC in?

Washington DC, USA is in the Eastern Daylight Time zone (UTC-4).

What is the current UTC offset in Washington DC?

Washington DC is currently UTC-4 — that is 4 hours behind GMT.

Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington DC observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset shifts by one hour between summer and winter.

How far ahead is Washington DC of GMT?

Washington DC is 4 hours behind GMT.