Time in Washington DC, United States
Current local time, date, timezone and useful planning links for Washington DC.
Washington DC time now
Current time in Washington DC
Use the live clock and local date on this page to check the current time in Washington DC, United States.
The clock updates automatically in your browser and uses the IANA timezone identifier America/New_York. This helps account for standard time and daylight saving changes where applicable.
Using Washington DC time for calls and meetings
If you are arranging a call, webinar, support session or international meeting, check both the local time and the date. Time zone differences can push a meeting into the previous or next day for one participant.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Washington DC now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Washington DC, United States.
What time zone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC uses the America/New_York time zone identifier.
Does Washington DC use daylight saving time?
If daylight saving applies, the live time shown on this page is adjusted by the browser's time zone database.
Can I use this for meetings with Washington DC?
Yes. Use the meeting planner and timezone converter links to compare Washington DC with another city.