Airport in Washington, D.C.

Current Local Time in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Current local time and time zone in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 71°F now🕔 11:49 AM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October

Current local time in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

11:49 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now3:49 PM
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset7:53 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset7:53 PM
Daylight13h 25m
Solar noon1:10 PM
Golden hour (am)6:28 AM - 7:28 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:53 PM - 7:53 PM
Blue hour (am)5:58 AM - 6:28 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise5:25 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

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Quick facts about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

TypeAirport
StateWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°51′4.3″N 77°2′24.7″W (38.8512, -77.0402)
IATA codeDCA
Local time11:49 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsApril, June, August and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is an airport in Washington, D.C.. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with overcast. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 69°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 41%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 23 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 6.5°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 38°51′4.3″N 77°2′24.7″W (38.8512, -77.0402)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is an airport in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.8512, -77.0402. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

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

What time zone is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:49 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 23 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 119 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 198 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

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 (airports) - 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 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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