What time zone is Congress Heights in?

Congress Heights 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 Congress Heights?

Clocks in Congress Heights 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 Congress Heights observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Congress Heights observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Congress Heights?

Congress Heights is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Congress Heights, District of Columbia, USA

1:24:38 AM

01:24:38

Friday, October 23, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Congress Heights is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Congress Heights

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: 8,180
Elevation: 52 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 50' N / 77° 00' W

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Clock changes in Congress Heights

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Solar noon: 12:52 PM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 53 min2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:58 AM – 6:45 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:27 AM – 7:16 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:56 AM – 7:47 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination92%

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Friday, October 23, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:25 AM (east, 104.1°)
Sunset: 6:18 PM (west, 255.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 53 min2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:52 PM (39.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:58 AM – 6:45 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:27 AM – 7:16 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 7:47 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:48 PM (east, 86.6°)
Moonset: 4:31 AM (west, 269.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 23	7:25 AM	6:18 PM	10 hr 53 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	7:26 AM	6:17 PM	10 hr 50 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	7:27 AM	6:15 PM	10 hr 48 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:28 AM	6:14 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:29 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:30 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:31 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 39 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in District of Columbia

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Congress Heights in?: Congress Heights 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 Congress Heights?: Clocks in Congress Heights 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 Congress Heights observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Congress Heights observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Congress Heights?: Congress Heights is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer