Washington D.C.
in Washington County of District of Columbia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.895 and -77.036 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 53' 42" and W -77° 2' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:39 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:10 am and 7:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Discover Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. in Washington County (District of Columbia) with it's 601,723 citizens is a town in United States. It's the capital of this country.

Current time in Washington D.C. is now 12:39 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports near Washington D.C., of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 65 mi (or 104 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Rockville and Fairfax. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 66% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Tuesday, 19th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

7°C (45 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

W Washington D.C.

Address
0,2 mi
515 15TH STREET F ST BETWEEN 14TH AND 15TH
20004 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Address
0,4 mi
806 15th Street NW
20005 WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at The Mayflower Washington D.C.

Address
0,7 mi
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, 7th Floor
20036 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Trump International Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
1100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
20004 WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


D.C. The St. Regis Washington

Address
0,5 mi
923 16TH AND K STREETS N.W
20006 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection

Address
0,7 mi
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
20036 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Hay-Adams

Address
0,4 mi
800 16TH STREET N.W.
20006 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


InterContinental Hotels THE WILLARD WASHINGTON D.C.

Address
0,3 mi
1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
20004 WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Capital Hilton

Address
0,6 mi
1001 16th Street NW
20036 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Club Quarters in Washington DC

Address
0,4 mi
839 17TH STREET NW
20006 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Zero Milestone

The Zero Milestone is a zero mile marker monument in Washington, D.C. intended as the initial milestone from which all road distances in the United States should be reckoned when it was built. At present, only roads in the Washington, D.C. area have distances measured from it.

Located at 38.8951, -77.0365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1923 establishments in the United States, Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C., Road transportation in the United States, Street furniture, Geodesic datums

Resolute desk

The Resolute desk is a large, nineteenth-century partners' desk often chosen by presidents of the United States for use in the White House Oval Office as the Oval Office desk. It was a gift from Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880 and was built from the timbers of the British Arctic Exploration ship Resolute. Franklin Roosevelt had a small door built for the gap to prevent people from seeing his wheelchair.

Located at 38.8973, -77.0374 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
White House, Desks, United Kingdom–United States relations

Geography of Washington, D.C

Washington, D.C. , US, is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:38|53|42|N|77|02|11|W|region:US-DC_type:city | |name= }} (the coordinates of the Zero Milestone, on the Ellipse). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a geographical area of 68.3 square miles, 61.4 square miles of which is land, and the remaining 6.9 square miles (10.16%) of which is water.

Located at 38.895, -77.0364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Washington, D.C.

The Ellipse

The Ellipse (officially called President's Park South) is a 52-acre (210,000 m²) park located just south of the White House fence. Properly, the Ellipse is the name of the five-furlong (1 km) circumference street within the park. The entire park is open to the public, and features various monuments. The Ellipse is also the location for a number of annual events. D.C.

Located at 38.8939, -77.0366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
United States National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C., Parks in Washington, D.C., White House

Red Room (White House)

The Red Room is one of three state parlors on the first floor in the White House, the home of the President of the United States. The room has served as a parlor and music room, and recent presidents have held small dinner parties in it. It has been traditionally decorated in shades of red. The room is approximately 28 feet by 22.5 feet. It has six doors, which open into the Cross Hall, Blue Room, South Portico, and State Dining Room.

Located at 38.8975, -77.0365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rooms in the White House, Individual rooms

Green Room (White House)

The Green Room is one of three state parlors on the first floor in the White House, the home of the President of the United States. It is used for small receptions and teas. During a state dinner, guests are served cocktails in the three state parlors before the president, first lady, and visiting head of state descend the Grand Staircase for dinner. The room is traditionally decorated in shades of green. The room is approximately 28 feet by 22½ feet (approx. 8.5m x 6.8m).

Located at 38.8975, -77.0364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rooms in the White House

National Christmas Tree (United States)

The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located in the northeast quadrant of the The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C. Each year since 1923, the tree has been decorated as a Christmas tree. The grand illumination of the Christmas lights on the tree by the President of the United States early in December is an annual event. Every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has made formal remarks during the tree lighting ceremony.

Located at 38.8949, -77.0363 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Individual Christmas trees, 1923 establishments in the United States, Landmarks in Washington, D.C.

Jacqueline Kennedy Garden

The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden is located at the White House south of the East Colonnade. The garden balances the Rose Garden on the west side of the White House Complex.

Located at 38.8975, -77.0361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Washington, D.C., White House, White House Grounds

South Lawn (White House)

The South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, is located directly south of the mansion, and is bordered on the east by East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, and on the west by West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building, and along its curved southern perimeter by South Executive Drive and a large circular public lawn called The Ellipse.

Located at 38.8966, -77.0366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Washington, D.C., White House, White House Grounds

Truman Balcony

The Truman Balcony is the second-floor balcony of the Executive Residence of the White House, which overlooks the south lawn. It was completed in March 1948, during the presidency of Harry S. Truman.

Located at 38.8975, -77.0366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Harry S. Truman, White House

Boy Scout Memorial

The Boy Scout Memorial is a public artwork by American sculptor Donald De Lue, located at The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. , United States. This sculpture was surveyed in 1993 as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! program. Boy Scout Memorial serves as a tribute to the Boy Scouts of America

Located at 38.8939, -77.0343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Boy Scouts of America, Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C., Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C., United States National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C., 1964 sculptures, Artworks in the collection of the United States National Park Service, Bronze sculptures in the United States, Scouting monuments and memorials

Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain

The Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain located in the President's Park in Washington, D.C. , in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt (the military aide to President William Howard Taft) and Francis Davis Millet (a journalist and painter, and Butt's close friend and housemate). Both men died during the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912.

Located at 38.8953, -77.0375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C., Buildings and structures completed in 1913, Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C., RMS Titanic, 1913 sculptures, Stone sculptures, Fountains in the United States, Artworks in the collection of the United States National Park Service

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East Central: United States Capitol, East Central (source)

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Southwest: United States Capitol, Southwest (source)

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Rosslyn: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts − Lincoln Memorial − Thomas Jefferson Memorial − National Mall − United States Capitol − Washington Monument, Rosslyn (source)

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