Current Local Time in Seattle
Seattle, United States (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026
Seattle follows Pacific Time (PT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between PST (UTC−8) and PDT (UTC−7).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/Los_AngelesData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Seattle
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild wet winters (4-8°C) and warm dry summers (16-24°C). Less rainy than reputation suggests - more drizzle than downpours.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Seattle Time Zone
Seattle is located in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-8). As a significant city in United States, Seattle serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Seattle is 3 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Seattle, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Tech culture means flexible schedules. Pike Place Market opens 9 AM to 6 PM. local time. Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Seattle has a population of approximately 740K (4M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Seattle from abroad, use the country code +1 206. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Seattle time is 3 hours behind New York, and 8 hours behind London. This makes Seattle ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Seattle Time
- • Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 47.61°, -122.33°
- • Calling Code: +1 206