Seattle is on standard time, UTC−8 (PST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
Seattle and your time
Seattle at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−8 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 47.61° N, 122.33° W |
Seattle time zone and clock changes
Under the America/Los_Angeles rules, Seattle spends part of each year on UTC−8 (PST) and the rest on UTC−7 (PDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Seattle is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Clock changes in Seattle, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
Seattle time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Seattle: the clock reads 5:00 PM in London, 4:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 12:00 PM in Washington D.C.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min ahead | 13 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Seattle
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Seattle grows from 8 hours 26 minutes to 15 hours 59 minutes and back, a swing of 7 hours 33 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Seattle
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:56 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:55 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 26 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Seattle
Seattle lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time and 1:10 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Seattle
Distance is not the same as time: Victoria (Canada) lies just 119 km (74 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kent | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tacoma | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Everett | 43 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Victoria (Canada) | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Saanich (Canada) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Abbotsford (Canada) | 162 km (100 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Langley (Canada) | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Cities that share Seattle’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Seattle, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Seattle today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Seattle
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Seattle?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Seattle and London?
Seattle is 8 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 7 hours, because Seattle and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Seattle on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Seattle, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Seattle?
About 15 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.