Current Time in District of Columbia, United States
District of Columbia is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of District of Columbia
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between District of Columbia and other cities
Daylight saving time in District of Columbia
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
District of Columbia time FAQ
What time is it in District of Columbia right now?
District of Columbia is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in District of Columbia, updated every second.
What time zone is District of Columbia in?
District of Columbia is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does District of Columbia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between District of Columbia and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind District of Columbia.
Cities in District of Columbia
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.