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Time in Washington, D.C.UTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for Washington, D.C., United States — New_York (America/New_York), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:36
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
EDT
Population
712,816
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Washington, D.C. follow New_York (America/New_York), currently UTC-04 from UTC. A standard business day in United States starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Washington, D.C., other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Washington, D.C. ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Washington, D.C. shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

When is noon in Washington, D.C.?

Noon in Washington, D.C. corresponds to UTC-04 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Washington, D.C. based on today's offset.

What are typical business hours in Washington, D.C.?

Offices in United States typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

How many hours is Washington, D.C. ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Washington, D.C. and São Paulo is +1h.

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