| Federal district: | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | DC |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Time Zone Currently Being Used in District of Columbia
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Washington DC | Wed, 6:35:00 am |
Eastern Time in District of Columbia
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Wed, 6:35:00 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zone Not Currently Being Observed in District of Columbia
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Nov 2, 2025 |
The above time zone is used during other parts of the year. It will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
District of Columbia
6:35
00
am
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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