Current Time in Brightwood, District of Columbia, USA

1:24:24 AM

01:24:24

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Brightwood is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Brightwood

Sunrise7:25 AMSolar noon12:52 PMSunset6:18 PM
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Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
District of Columbia
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
17,624
Elevation
89 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 57' N / 77° 01' W
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Clock changes in Brightwood

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 52 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination92%
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Friday, October 23, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 52 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(39.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 52 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 39 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Brightwood

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Upcoming public holidays in District of Columbia

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Brightwood in?
Brightwood uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Brightwood?
Clocks in Brightwood move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Brightwood observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Brightwood observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Brightwood?
Brightwood is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer