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Capital Time Zone:

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

What Time Is It In The United States Right Now?

Local time in Washington:

Today's Date and Day in Washington (US):

The time shown here is the time in the capital, Washington.
According to IANA, the time zone of Washington is America/New_York.

Current Time & Date Details for the United States

Country

United States

Country Code

US, USA

Continent

North America

(NA)

Capital

Time Zone

America/New_York

Currency

Dollar

(USD)

Population

327167434

Area

9629091.00 km²

Phone Code

+1

Domain

.us

Languages

English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French

Neighbours

Canada, Mexico, Cuba

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What is the Time Zone in the United States?

Time Zone IANACurrent Time Zone NameUTC/GMT Offset (H)DST Offset (H)
America/AdakHawaii Daylight Time (HADT) -10 Hours-9 Hours
America/AnchorageAlaska Daylight Time (AKDT) -9 Hours-8 Hours
America/BoiseMountain Daylight Time (MDT) -7 Hours-6 Hours
America/ChicagoCentral Daylight Time (CDT) -6 Hours-5 Hours
America/DenverMountain Daylight Time (MDT) -7 Hours-6 Hours

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): This is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time, and it does not observe Daylight Saving Time

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): This is the standard time used in London

DST (Daylight Saving Time): This is the practice of moving clocks forward one hour during the warmer months of the year, usually spring and summer, to make better use of daylight

Time in other cities in the United States

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Van BurenArkansas
CDT
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West MemphisArkansas
CDT
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Adams MorganDistrict of Columbia
EDT
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ShawDistrict of Columbia
EDT
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BearDelaware
EDT
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DoverDelaware
EDT
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EDT
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NewarkDelaware
EDT

Primary Time Zones Across the World

CountryCityTime Zone Name
United StatesHonoluluHawaii Standard Time (HST)
United StatesAnchorageAlaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
United StatesLos AngelesPacific Daylight Time (PDT)
United StatesDenverMountain Daylight Time (MDT)
United StatesChicagoCentral Daylight Time (CDT)
United StatesNew York CityEastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Our website shows the current time in the United States now, as well as other countries, states (regions) and cities around the world. Each country operates in its own time zone, and some even have multiple time zones. In addition, due to seasonal changes, many countries move their clocks twice a year. This means that time can shift in the spring and fall, affecting local time. Regardless of the country or region, our service ensures that you always know the exact date and time, whether it's during the day or at midnight. Stay up to date with the current time in the US, no matter where you are or what time of year it is.