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About Washington DC
Washington DC is the capital of the United States and home to the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court and the Smithsonian museums. Government, diplomatic and policy work is concentrated here, along with the headquarters of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
The city follows Eastern Time: Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in summer, the same as New York. Official announcements and press briefings are timed to this clock, which means they often land in the afternoon or evening for European audiences and late at night in Asia.
- Country
- United States of America
- Population
- 672,228
- Currency
- USD United States Dollar
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Postal code
- 20001-20098, 20201-20599
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Coordinates
- 38.9072, -77.0369
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington DC in?
Washington DC is in the Eastern Standard Time time zone (EST), which is UTC−5.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Washington DC observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027
What is the time difference between Washington DC and UTC?
Washington DC is currently UTC−5.
What is the dialling code for Washington DC?
The international dialling code for Washington DC is +1.
When is the best time to call Washington DC from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 14:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in Washington DC.