Zurich to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 6 hours behind Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

Zurich CEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Zurich
Switzerland
Mon, Oct 19
CESTUTC+2
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to Washington, D.C. conversion table

Every hour of today in Zurich and the matching time in Washington, D.C.. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ZurichWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Zurich and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -6h

Distance

Zurich and Washington, D.C. are 6,653 km (4,134 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 6 hours behind Zurich.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Zurich?

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Zurich?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Does the time difference between Zurich and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.