Live local time
What time is it in Washington?
Washington time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Washington. Washington observes the America/New_York time zone (GMT−4). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Washington? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Washington is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Washington time — FAQ
What time is it in Washington right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Washington (America/New_York, GMT−4). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington uses the America/New_York time zone, currently GMT−4.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Washington changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.