Time in Seattle now
7:02AMPST
PSTUTC−8−3 h vs New York (you)America/Los_Angeles
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (PDT, UTC−7)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (PST, UTC−8)
Clock rules in Seattle
Seattle keeps PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer, like the whole of Washington.
Local mean solar time at 122.33° W is UTC−8:09, so standard time runs 9 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:09 PM (an hour later in summer).
Seattle has kept the same clocks as Los Angeles since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Los_Angeles page.
Time difference from Seattle
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Seattle | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 3,740 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 3,870 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
| Chicago | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,790 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,790 km | 8:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| London | World cities | 3:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +8 h | +8 h | +8 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +9 h | +9 h | +9 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +12 h | +12 h | +11 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 8:32 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +13 h 30 min | +13 h 30 min | +12 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 11:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +16 h | +16 h | +15 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Seattle overlap yours today.
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Places near Seattle
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 10 km east | same clock |
| Renton | 16 km south-east | same clock |
| Kent | 26 km south | same clock |
| Tacoma | 40 km south | same clock |
| Everett | 43 km north | same clock |
| Victoria CA | 119 km north-west | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Saanich CA | 130 km north-west | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Abbotsford CA | 162 km north | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
Seattle at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceWashington
- Population780,995
- Coordinates47.61° N, 122.33° W
- Elevation56 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Los_Angeles
- Standard timePST (UTC−8)
- Daylight saving timePDT (UTC−7)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Seattle now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Seattle is on UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer, 3 hours behind Washington.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle keeps PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer, like the whole of Washington. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Los_Angeles.