Current Time in District of Columbia
District of Columbia runs on Eastern Time.
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Capital
Washington
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
690,000
Cities in District of Columbia
District of Columbia vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is District of Columbia in?
District of Columbia is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does District of Columbia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, District of Columbia observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is District of Columbia's capital and what time zone is it in?
Washington is District of Columbia's capital.