What time zone is District of Columbia in?
District of Columbia is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Time zones in District of Columbia
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in District of Columbia
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. District of Columbia changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Questions people ask
What time zone is District of Columbia in?
District of Columbia is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Does District of Columbia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. District of Columbia changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in District of Columbia right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in District of Columbia.