Washington D.C. current time
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States): UTC-4. Washington D.C. is 13 hours behind Tokyo (14 hours in winter). Time differences, DST and weather.
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-4). Washington D.C. is 13 hours behind Tokyo (14 hours in winter).
City Comparison Insights
- Local time: 18:05 (Sun, 10/4)
- Timezone: America/New York
- UTC offset: UTC-4
- Country/Region: United States
- Region: North America
- Currency: USD
Time difference between Washington D.C. and major cities
Shown relative to Washington D.C.: plus means the other city is ahead, minus means it is behind.
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:05 | ±0h |
| London | 23:05 | +5h |
| Paris | 00:05 | +6h |
| Tokyo | 07:05 | +13h |
| Singapore | 06:05 | +12h |
| Sydney | 09:05 | +15h |
| Dubai | 02:05 | +8h |
| Seoul | 07:05 | +13h |
| Hong Kong | 06:05 | +12h |
| Los Angeles | 15:05 | −3h |
| Bangkok | 05:05 | +11h |
| Shanghai | 06:05 | +12h |
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Daylight saving time is in effect now.
- On November 1, 2026, the UTC offset changes from UTC−4 to UTC−5.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Washington D.C. now?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-4). The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Washington D.C..
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Tokyo?
Washington D.C. is 13 hours behind Tokyo (14 hours in winter).
What time is it in Washington D.C. when it is 9:00 in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 in Tokyo, it is 20:00 in Washington D.C. (previous day).
Does Washington D.C. observe daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is in effect now. On November 1, 2026, the UTC offset changes from UTC−4 to UTC−5.