United States • Local Time
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Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST/UTC-5). This planned city is the center of American government, home to iconic monuments, world-class museums, and historic neighborhoods.
DST runs second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November. Federal government operations follow this schedule nationwide.
D.C. is UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT). When noon in D.C.: London 5 PM, Paris 6 PM, Tokyo 2 AM (+1).
Government hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Smithsonian museums open 10 AM to 5:30 PM (FREE admission). Happy hour culture strong.
Same timezone as NYC and Boston. Government schedules here affect the nation. Congress typically works Tuesday-Thursday when in session.
Late March to early April for cherry blossoms.
Nation's capital with highly educated population. Diverse city with large African American community and international diplomatic presence.
Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-32°C) and cool winters (0-8°C). Famous cherry blossoms in spring.