Time difference

Time Difference Between Washington and Gaza

Gaza is 7 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
GazaPalestine 🇵🇸

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Asia/HebronUTC+3
02 — Difference

Washington vs Gaza

Gaza is 7 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Washington, it is 19:00 in Gaza.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Washington
UTC−4
Gaza
UTC+3
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Washington and Gaza working hours (09:00–17:00) is 16:00–17:00 Gaza time — that's 09:00–10:00 in Washington — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
Washington zone
America/New_York
Gaza zone
Asia/Hebron
Washington offset
UTC−4
Gaza offset
UTC+3
Washington DST
Yes
Gaza DST
Yes
Countries
United States · Palestine
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Washington and Gaza?

Gaza is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Washington ahead of Gaza?

No, Washington is 7 hours behind Gaza.

Do Washington and Gaza observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

What is the best meeting time between Washington and Gaza?

A good window is 16:00–17:00 in Gaza (09:00–10:00 in Washington), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.