Days in Downtown DC are currently getting shorter, about 17 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Downtown DC
Downtown DC is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.8935° N, 77.0199° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,330 km (2,691 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,689 km (3,535 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,348 km (8,915 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,673 km (4,146 mi) west
Downtown DC lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Downtown DC
The point on Earth exactly opposite Downtown DC is near Perth - when it's noon in Downtown DC, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Downtown DC
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Downtown DC
Downtown DC is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Downtown DC is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Downtown DC
In Downtown DC, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 53m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 26m, a difference of roughly 5h 27m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Downtown DC's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Downtown DC at 38.89° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Downtown DC
With a population of 52,560, Downtown DC ranks as the 910th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Downtown DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) is a major international airport serving Downtown DC directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:25:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Downtown DC
Downtown DC uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Downtown DC
Business hours in Downtown DC (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Downtown DC
Compare time in Downtown DC with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Downtown DC
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Downtown DC in?
Downtown DC follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Downtown DC at UTC-4.
What time is it in Downtown DC right now?
The current local time in Downtown DC is 10:25:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Downtown DC observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Downtown DC is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Downtown DC?
Downtown DC is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Downtown DC?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the airport serving Downtown DC. The current local time at the airport is 10:25:25.
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