Current local time in Washington, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Washington
Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 53,526.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Sunderland |
| Coordinates: | 54°54′N / 1°31′W |
| Population: | 53,526 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Washington
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Washington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Washington today
| Sunrise: | 07:47 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:30 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Washington
- New York+5 hWashington is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeWashington is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hWashington is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Washington time
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
Washington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Washington and New York?
Right now Washington is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Washington and Abuja?
Right now Washington and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.