PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Seattle
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- IANA zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−8
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−7
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Population
- 780,995
- Coordinates
- 47.61° N, 122.33° W
- Elevation
- 56 m
Seattle is a city in the United States, in Washington, with a population of about 780,995. It uses the Pacific Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles).
Seattle observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−8 and summer time is UTC−7. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas.
Because Seattle lies at 47.61° N, 122.33° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 59 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 8 h 26 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 5:11 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 6:56 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:54 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 26 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the Pacific Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is UTC−8 (UTC−7 during daylight saving time).
Does Seattle have daylight saving time?
Yes. Seattle switches between UTC−8 (standard time) and UTC−7 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle all year round.
What is the time difference between Seattle and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Seattle all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seattle?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:11 AM and sets at about 9:10 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:54 AM and sets at about 4:20 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Vancouver Canada · 190 km ·
- Calgary Canada · 710 km ·
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- Las Vegas United States · 1,400 km ·
- Los Angeles United States · 1,550 km ·
- Denver United States · 1,640 km ·