Current Time in Washington
About Washington
Washington is located in United States, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 689,545. It runs on America/New_York time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. Washington observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited States
- Population689,545
- Latitude38.8951°
- Longitude-77.0364°
- Time zoneAmerica/New_York
- Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Washington Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Washington's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Washington
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United States National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 18 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day | Fri, Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 15 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 19 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Tue, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 3 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 8 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 22 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 21 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 18 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 27 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wed, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 2 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Washington observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to EDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to EST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from Washington
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Washington against 57 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Washington
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington, United States uses the America/New_York time zone. It is currently on EDT (UTC-4:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Washington observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Washington observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to EST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington today?
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 6:35 PM in Washington today, giving 11h 21m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Washington and New York City?
New York City is in the same time zone offset as Washington, so there is no time difference between them. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Washington?
Washington is currently UTC-4:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.