Current Time in Washington, United States 🇺🇸
The current local time in Washington, United States is 17:08:43 (EDT) on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Washington is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 689,545. The sun rises at about 06:16 and sets at 20:11 today (13h 55m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 20:11
- 13h 55m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Washington
Washington, United States keeps EDT (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Washington is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:16 and sets at about 20:11 local time, giving Washington 13h 55m of daylight.
Right now it is 17:08 on Sunday in Washington (UTC-04:00). When it is 17:08 here, it is 14:08 in Los Angeles (3h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Washington
- Use the America/New_York IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Washington to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 14:08 Sun | 3h behind |
| London | 22:08 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 23:08 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 01:08 Mon | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 02:38 Mon | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 05:08 Mon | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 06:08 Mon | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 07:08 Mon | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Washington
Compare Washington with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for United States.
Business-hours overlap from Washington
For a normal business-hours call, 12:00-17:00 in Washington overlaps with 09:00-14:00 in Los Angeles.
| Compare with | Washington time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| London | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Mumbai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Washington time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington uses EDT (UTC-04:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Washington today?
Today the sun rises around 06:16 and sets around 20:11 in Washington, about 13h 55m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Washington and other cities?
When it is 17:08 in Washington, it is 14:08 in Los Angeles (3h behind). See the table above for Washington's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Washington
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/New_York IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the United States time page.
Local entity signals for Washington
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Washington.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/New_York (UTC−05:00) |
| Coordinates | 38.9, -77.04 |
| Population signal | About 689,545 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:16, sunset 20:11, 13h 55m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/New_York time-zone page for rules, the United States country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 38.9° N, 77.04° W
Population: 689,545
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT