Current Time in Capitol Hill, District of Columbia, USA

1:27:49 AM

01:27:49

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Capitol Hill is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Capitol Hill

Sunrise6:50 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset4:54 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
District of Columbia
Place type
Neighborhood or section
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
15,056
Elevation
27 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 53' N / 77° 00' W
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Clock changes in Capitol Hill

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 03 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 03 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 03 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 00 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 55 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Capitol Hill

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Upcoming public holidays in District of Columbia

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Capitol Hill in?
Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill?
Clocks in Capitol Hill move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Capitol Hill observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Capitol Hill observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer