Washington, D.C. time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York) |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC−5 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:22 AM / 06:22 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | United States — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 38.91° N, 77.04° W |
London to Washington, D.C. time converter
London hour by hour in Washington, D.C. time; the 4 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| London | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
Washington, D.C. time compared with world cities
Relative to Washington, D.C.; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 7 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | the same time |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 3 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 7 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 13 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 15 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−5).
Sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C.
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 07:22 AM | 06:22 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 07:23 AM | 06:21 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 07:24 AM | 06:19 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 07:25 AM | 06:18 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 07:26 AM | 06:17 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 07:27 AM | 06:15 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 07:28 AM | 06:14 PM | 10 h 46 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Washington, D.C.
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:55 AM – 07:06 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:06 AM – 07:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:45 PM – 06:39 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:39 PM – 06:49 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and London?
Washington, D.C. is currently 5 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. is in Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4). IANA time zone ID: America/New_York.
Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−5).
When is golden hour in Washington, D.C.?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Washington, D.C. runs 05:45 PM – 06:39 PM and morning golden hour 07:06 AM – 07:59 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C.?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Washington, D.C. is at 07:22 AM and sunset at 06:22 PM, a day length of 11 h 0 min (local time).