Raleigh Washington DC Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Raleigh and Washington DC?

Raleigh and Washington DC are on the same time. Both cities use Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Raleigh, it's also 12:00 PM in Washington DC.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, keeping them synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Washington DC from Raleigh

Any time works! Since both cities share the same time zone, you can call during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) without any conversion needed.

Raleigh and Washington DC are connected by I-95, about 275 miles apart. The drive takes around 4.5 hours, and Amtrak provides train service between the two cities.

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