Your TimeLOCAL
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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
DCUS State Time Guide
What time zone is District of Columbia in?
Washington, D.C. is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4). Federal offices and national monuments follow Eastern Standard and Daylight Time.
Current Local Time in District of Columbia
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityWashingtonState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.DC
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About District of Columbia Time Zone
Official answers regarding District of Columbia local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is District of Columbia in?▼
Washington, D.C. is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4). Federal offices and national monuments follow Eastern Standard and Daylight Time.
Does District of Columbia observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, District of Columbia observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Washington, District of Columbia?▼
The capital of District of Columbia is Washington, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).