Current Time in Washington, United States
Washington currently observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT, UTC−4).
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About Washington
Washington is the capital city of the United States. It has a population of about 689,545. Washington keeps America/New_York time (UTC−5). It shares this time zone with New York and Brooklyn. The city's primary airport carries the code WAS.
Sunrise and sunset in Washington
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Washington time zone details
Clocks in Washington move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington is in the America/New_York time zone and observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−4.
What is the current time in Washington?
It is currently 7:02 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Washington, United States.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Washington move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Washington today?
Sunrise today is at 5:43 AM and sunset at 8:36 PM — 14 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
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