What Time Is It in District of Columbia?
See what time it is in District of Columbia right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
District of Columbia is a US state. The whole state uses Eastern Time. Standard time is UTC−5 (EST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−4 (EDT). Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027. District of Columbia is normally 5 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (4 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is District of Columbia in?
District of Columbia: Eastern Time: standard time is UTC−5 (EST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−4 (EDT).
Does District of Columbia have daylight saving time?
Yes. District of Columbia sets the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn. Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027.
What is the time difference between District of Columbia and London?
District of Columbia is normally 5 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (4 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.