What Time is it in Washington DC Right Now?
What time is it in Washington DC, United States right now? Live Washington DC clock showing exact local time. Washington DC is 5 hours behind the UK. Updated every second.
About Washington DC Time Zone
Washington DC is the capital of the United States, home to the White House, Congress and Supreme Court. The time difference between Washington DC and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Washington DC time and time zones
What time is it in Washington DC right now?
The current local time in Washington DC, United States is shown live above, updated every second. Washington DC is in the America/New York timezone, 5 hours behind the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC is in the America / New York timezone, operating at UTC-5. Washington DC is the capital of the United States, home to the White House, Congress and Supreme Court.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Washington DC?
Washington DC is 5 hours behind the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Washington DC decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Washington DC from the UK?
To call Washington DC during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 14am-10pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.