Washington D.C.

About time in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is located in United States and follows the America/New_York time zone, currently abbreviated as EDT with a UTC offset of GMT-4. Like most of United States, Washington D.C. adjusts its clocks twice a year to account for daylight saving time, so the offset varies by season. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Washington D.C. time to and from common time zones.

Washington D.C. observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Daylight saving in Washington D.C., 2026

The clocks in Washington D.C. change on the dates below. The exact moment of change is shown in Washington D.C. local time.

Common Washington D.C. conversions

When it's a given hour in Washington D.C., here is the matching local time in other major cities.

Convert Washington D.C. to other time zones

Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.

• Washington D.C. to PSTPacific Time
• PST to Washington D.C.Pacific Time → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to CSTCentral Time
• CST to Washington D.C.Central Time → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to MSTMountain Time
• MST to Washington D.C.Mountain Time → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to GMTGMT / UTC
• GMT to Washington D.C.GMT / UTC → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to CETCentral European Time
• CET to Washington D.C.Central European Time → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to ISTIndia Standard Time
• IST to Washington D.C.India Standard Time → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to JSTJapan Standard Time
• JST to Washington D.C.Japan Standard Time → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to AESTAustralia Eastern
• AEST to Washington D.C.Australia Eastern → Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. to SGTSingapore Time
• SGT to Washington D.C.Singapore Time → Washington D.C.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Washington D.C. in?

Washington D.C. is in the America/New_York time zone, currently shown as EDT with a UTC offset of GMT-4.

Does Washington D.C. observe daylight saving time?

Washington D.C. observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

What is the current local time in Washington D.C.?

As of the most recent page load, the local date in Washington D.C. is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.

How many hours is Washington D.C. ahead of GMT?

Washington D.C. is currently at GMT-4. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is currently 3 hours behind of Washington D.C..

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?

London is currently 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C..