Current Time in Seattle, WA
Seattle is a city in Washington, home to about 749,000 people. It runs on Pacific Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Pacific Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:42 AM / 7:27 PM
Population
749,000
Seattle vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 9 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
Other cities on Pacific Time
Cities near Seattle
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Seattle observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Seattle today?
Today, sunrise in Seattle is around 6:42 AM and sunset is around 7:27 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Seattle?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.