Current Time in Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
6:04:23 AM EDT
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Time Zone
- EDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-4
- Daylight Saving Time
- EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~690K people
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Washington DC right now?
- The current time in Washington DC is 6:04 AM EDT (GMT-4). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Washington DC with other cities.
- Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Washington DC is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT). Clocks will return to standard time (EST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Washington DC?
- Washington DC is at GMT-4 (EDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.