Current Time in Downtown DC, District of Columbia, USA

10:54:39 PM

22:54:39

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

America/New_York

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Downtown DC is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Downtown DC

Sunrise7:24 AMSolar noon12:52 PMSunset6:19 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
52,560
Elevation
Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 53' N / 77° 01' W
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Clock changes in Downtown DC

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 55 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination86%
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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 55 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(39.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (86% 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 55 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 46 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Downtown DC

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