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Seattle is in Washington
Population: 780,995
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle
What time is it in Seattle right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Seattle, United States. Right now, Seattle uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7, and the display updates automatically.
What time zone does Seattle use?
Seattle uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. During standard time, the city uses Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC-8. During daylight saving time, it uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
What is the UTC offset for Seattle?
The current UTC offset for Seattle is shown as UTC-7. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can change during the year.
What does the time abbreviation mean in Seattle?
PDT is the short label for the current local timezone used in Seattle. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.
Is Seattle on Daylight Saving Time today?
Yes, Seattle is on Daylight Saving Time today. It is using Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7, and the offset can change around clock-change dates.
When does the time change in Seattle?
Seattle has clock changes in 2026: March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time and November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time. Use the live clock on this page for the current abbreviation and UTC offset.
What is the time difference between Seattle and my location?
The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with Seattle; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.
What is the best time to call or meet someone in Seattle?
For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Seattle, using Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and Seattle working hours and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time on the selected date.
How do I convert Seattle time to another city?
Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in Seattle, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7 and applies the correct Daylight Saving Time rule for the selected date.
Why does Seattle's UTC offset change during the year?
Seattle changes offset when daylight saving time starts or ends. That is why the same city can use one UTC offset during standard time and another during daylight time.