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Washington D.C.
USA · America/New_York · UTC-4
Washington D.C. is the US capital, with concentrated government and policy work.
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Next public holiday
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Friday, June 19, 2026— in 5 days
Business hours & meeting culture
- Working hours
- 09:00–17:00 or 09:00–18:00, often longer in finance and tech
- Workweek
- Monday to Friday
- Culture
- US business meetings are direct, agenda-driven, and decision-oriented. East Coast finance and law tend toward longer hours.
- Meeting tips
- Thanksgiving week (late November), the Christmas–New Year week, and the Memorial Day to July 4 stretch are slow periods.
Travel & logistics context
Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.
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Climate
Humid continental (4 seasons)
Best: May, Sep–Oct
Avoid: Jul–Aug (hot/humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
All four seasons distinct; foliage peak mid-October.
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Currency
$
USD
US Dollar
Local currency is USD.
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Language
Official
English
In business
English
English: Widely spoken in business
🤝Business etiquette
- Greeting
- Firm handshake; first names quickly adopted.
- Cards
- Standard exchange; less ritualized than Asia.
- Gifts
- Not typical at first meetings; corporate gifts subject to ethics rules.
- Tipping
- 18–22% at restaurants (essential, not optional); $1–2 per drink at bars.
- Dress
- Business in finance/law; tech and creative industries casual.
- Dining
- Quick lunches common; dinner meetings generally for senior or external relationships.
Time difference vs. major business cities
Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.
| City | Time zone | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | Asia/Tokyo | +13h |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | Asia/Kolkata | +9h 30m |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | Asia/Dubai | +8h |
| 🇬🇧London | Europe/London | +5h |
| 🇺🇸New York | America/New_York | Same time |
| 🇦🇺Sydney | Australia/Sydney | +14h |
| 🇺🇸San Francisco | America/Los_Angeles | -3h |
| 🇨🇳Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai | +12h |
Public holidays in USA, 2026
Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.
- 2026-01-01
- 2026-01-19
- 2026-02-12
- 2026-02-16
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-05-08
- 2026-05-25
- 2026-06-19
- 2026-07-03
- 2026-09-07
- 2026-10-12
- 2026-11-11
- 2026-11-26
- 2026-12-25
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