Winter Solstice in Downtown DC
United States — December 21, 2026
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Downtown DC
14:42:19
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
18:42:19
Etc/UTC
Mecca
21:42:19
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Downtown DC Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 52,560
- Coordinates
- 38.8935, -77.0199
Sun Times Today in Downtown DC
Sunrise
06:45
Solar Noon
13:10
Sunset
19:35
Golden Hour
19:00
Daylight
12h 50m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Downtown DC
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:13 |
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Dhuhr | 13:10 |
| Asr | 16:47 |
| Maghrib | 19:35 |
| Isha | 21:02 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Downtown DC?
- Winter Solstice in Downtown DC falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Downtown DC in?
- Downtown DC is in the America/New_York timezone.