Seattle observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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PST · UTC-8
Seattle Time Zone: PST/PDT and UTC-8
Seattle operates on PST/PDT (UTC-8), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
Seattle observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Seattle and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Seattle, useful reference points: Seattle is 8 hours behind London on GMT and 3 hours behind New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Seattle right now?
Seattle follows PST/PDT (UTC-8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Seattle, updated every second.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in PST/PDT (UTC-8). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Seattle observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Seattle and London?
Seattle (PST, UTC-8) is 8 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?
Seattle (PST, UTC-8) is 3 hours behind New York (during EDT, UTC−4).