New York → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. and New York are showing the same clock time.
How the difference works
New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — the same standard offset. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 328 km (204 mi) great-circle distance.
New York → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. keeps the same clock time as New York. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in New York, what time is it in Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 09:00 in Washington, D.C.. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Washington, D.C. from New York?
About 328 km (204 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.