Current Time in Seattle, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
PSTUTC-8
Seattle time zone
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA: America/Los_Angeles
UTC Offset
UTC-8
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
47.61° N, 122.33° W
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
4:48 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 9 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to New York | +3 hours | |
| Seattle to London | +8 hours | |
| Seattle to Dubai | +12 hours | |
| Seattle to New Delhi | +13 hours 30 minutes | |
| Seattle to Tokyo | +17 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Seattle. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Seattle
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is on Pacific Time (IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles). It uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) as standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during daylight saving time.
Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seattle?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 4:48 PM local time, giving 9 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Seattle?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Seattle follows Pacific Time.