United States
Time now in Washington
Monday, 24 August 2026
Sunrise 06:28Sunset 07:52Time zone UTC −4
Time zone
America/New_York
UTC offset
UTC −4
Daylight saving
In effect now
Population
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Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
07:52
Day length
13h 24m
Coordinates
38.90, -77.02
Time difference from Washington
Hours ahead (right) or behind (left) Washington right now.
Washington on the map
About the time in Washington
Washington follows the civil time used across its region of United States; there is no separate local reckoning inside the city.
Washington sits at latitude 38.90, in the mid-latitude band, so day length here swings noticeably between midwinter and midsummer — today's 13h 24m is one point on that curve, not a fixed value.
If you are coordinating from another country, the shortcut is the working window: a normal Washington day of 09:00–17:00 falls between 13:00–21:00 UTC. Convert your own hours into UTC once and you can tell at a glance whether someone there is likely to be at their desk.
Frequently asked questions about time in Washington
- How far ahead or behind UTC is Washington?
- Washington is UTC −4 at this moment; the offset is read live, so it already accounts for daylight saving.
- Does Washington change its clocks for daylight saving?
- Yes, and it is in effect now. Clocks change again on 1 November 2026.
- What are normal business hours in Washington in UTC?
- A 09:00–17:00 working day in Washington runs from 13:00–21:00 UTC today.
- What time is it in Washington right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in Washington, updating every second from America/New_York (UTC −4).
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