Current local time in Washington HeightsNew York, United States
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America/New_YorkUTC−5 / UTC−4
Washington Heights keeps Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
Daylight saving time in Washington Heights
Washington Heights changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−5
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4
Cities on the same time as Washington Heights
These places show the same clock as Washington Heights every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Philadelphia, Manhattan, The Bronx, Jacksonville, Columbus
- In other countries
Toronto (Canada), Havana (Cuba), Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Nassau (Bahamas), Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands)
Washington Heights time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Coordinates
- 40.85°, -73.94°
- Population
- 152,613
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights today
Computed from Washington Heights's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Washington Heights time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Washington Heights is |
|---|---|---|
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 8h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 15h behind |
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Washington Heights time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Washington Heights right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Washington Heights, updated every second from your device's clock. Washington Heights keeps Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer.
- What time zone is Washington Heights in?
- Washington Heights is in the IANA time zone America/New_York: Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer.
- Does Washington Heights observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−5; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4.
- Which cities share Washington Heights's time?
- New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Philadelphia, Manhattan, The Bronx keep the same clock as Washington Heights all year.
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- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Washington Heights and your team.
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