District of Columbia · United States · America/New_York
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Washington DC's time against major cities around the world, and check United States's public holidays.
Washington DC vs the World
Current time difference between Washington DC, United States and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Washington DC |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:20 AM | UTC−4 | Same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:20 PM | UTC+1 | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:20 PM | UTC+4 | 8h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:50 PM | UTC+5:30 | 9h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:20 PM | UTC+8 | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:20 PM | UTC+9 | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:20 PM | UTC+10 | 14h behind |
Business Hours in Washington DC (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Washington DC, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Washington DC | 5:00 PM in Washington DC |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| London | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Singapore | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Sydney | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in United States
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year | — | public |
| Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Honors the civil rights leader (third Monday in January) | — | public |
| Feb 19 | Presidents' Day Honors all U.S. presidents (third Monday in February) | — | public |
| May 27 | Memorial Day Honors military personnel who died in service (last Monday in May) | — | public |
| Jun 19 | Juneteenth Commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. | — | public |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence | — | public |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day Celebrates the labor movement (first Monday in September) | — | public |
| Oct 14 | Columbus Day Honors Christopher Columbus (second Monday in October) | — | public |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day Honors military veterans | — | public |
| Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Day Day of giving thanks (fourth Thursday in November) | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC, United States is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-05:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Washington DC right now?
The current local time in Washington DC is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Washington DC's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Washington DC moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Washington DC's UTC / GMT offset?
Washington DC is in America/New York (UTC-05:00), switching to UTC-04:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Washington DC and India?
Washington DC (UTC-05:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Washington DC and New York?
Washington DC (UTC-05:00) is on the same time as New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Washington DC's airport code?
Washington DC's main airport is DCA — the IATA code many people use when searching for Washington DC time.
What is DC time?
"DC time" is shorthand for the local time in Washington DC, the capital of the United States. Washington DC uses Eastern Time (America/New_York, UTC-5, UTC-4 during daylight saving time).
Is Washington DC on Eastern Time?
Yes — Washington DC is in the Eastern Time Zone (America/New_York). Its offset is UTC-5, moving to UTC-4 during daylight saving time.