Winter Solstice in Downtown DC
United States — December 21, 2026
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Downtown DC
17:19:11
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
21:19:11
Etc/UTC
Mecca
00:19:11
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
05:49
Solar Noon
13:04
Sunset
20:20
Golden Hour
19:41
Daylight
14h 30m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Downtown DC
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:58 |
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
| Dhuhr | 13:04 |
| Asr | 16:59 |
| Maghrib | 20:20 |
| Isha | 22:03 |
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.