Current clock in Washington D.C.

12:17:05

Tuesday, 3 November 2026

6 h behind Stockholm
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Time facts

Time zone
EST, Eastern Standard Time (America/New York)
UTC offset
UTC−05:00
Daylight saving time
Not active (standard time)
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Day length
10 h 29 min

About Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. follows Eastern Time, synchronized with the broader East Coast business corridor. As the nation's capital, it is defined by its governmental institutions and extensive museum districts. Professionals visiting for policy meetings should note that the local work culture typically begins quite early in the morning.

Clocks in Washington D.C. change between standard and summer time, so the gap to Sweden may shift for a few weeks when the dates differ.

Map of Washington D.C.

38.91°, -77.04°

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