District in Washington, D.C.

Current Local Time in Capitol Hill

Current local time and time zone in Capitol Hill, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 68°F now🕔 6:45 PM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October

Current local time in Capitol Hill

6:45 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now10:45 PM
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset7:51 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset7:51 PM
Daylight13h 22m
Solar noon1:10 PM
Golden hour (am)6:29 AM - 7:29 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:51 PM - 7:51 PM
Blue hour (am)5:59 AM - 6:29 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:51 PM - 8:21 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Capitol Hill

TypeDistrict
StateWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°53′23.6″N 77°0′32.8″W (38.8899, -77.0091)
Known forthe Capitol and Eastern Market
Local time6:45 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsApril, June, August and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Capitol Hill is a district in Washington, D.C.. Capitol Hill is a district known for the Capitol and Eastern Market.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Capitol Hill with clear. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 65°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 74%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Capitol Hill is April, June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.

The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Capitol Hill today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 38°53′23.6″N 77°0′32.8″W (38.8899, -77.0091)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capitol Hill?

Capitol Hill is a district in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.8899, -77.0091. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Capitol Hill right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Capitol Hill?

April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Capitol Hill, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Capitol Hill in?

Capitol Hill observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:45 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Capitol Hill?

The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 24 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 116 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Capitol Hill?

Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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