Current Time in Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
12:22:39 AM EST
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Time Zone
- EST
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- 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?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Washington DC (EST (GMT-5)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Washington DC with other cities.
- Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
- Washington DC observes daylight saving time, but is currently on standard time (EST). Clocks will switch to daylight saving time (EDT) on Mar 14, 2027.
- What is the GMT offset for Washington DC?
- Washington DC is at GMT-5 (EST). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.