Washington, D.C. time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 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 | 07:02 AM / 06:52 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | United States — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 38.91° N, 77.04° W |
London to Washington, D.C. time converter
When it is a given hour in London, what time is it in Washington, D.C.? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (4 hours).
| 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
Differences are relative to Washington, D.C.. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change 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+10 | 14 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:02 AM | 06:52 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:03 AM | 06:51 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:04 AM | 06:49 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:05 AM | 06:47 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:06 AM | 06:46 PM | 11 h 40 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:07 AM | 06:44 PM | 11 h 38 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:08 AM | 06:43 PM | 11 h 35 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Washington, D.C.
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:36 AM – 06:46 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:46 AM – 07:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:17 PM – 07:09 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:09 PM – 07:19 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 Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Washington, D.C. runs 06:17 PM – 07:09 PM and morning golden hour 06:46 AM – 07:37 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C.?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Washington, D.C. is at 07:02 AM and sunset at 06:52 PM, a day length of 11 h 50 min (local time).