New York to Seattle Time Difference

How many hours is New York ahead of Seattle?

Seattle is 3 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 09:00 in Seattle. New York operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Seattle uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).

What is the best time to call Seattle from New York?

There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between New York and Seattle. The best window is 12:00–18:00 New York time (09:00–15:00 in Seattle).

Does the New York to Seattle time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between New York and Seattle

The distance between New York and Seattle is approximately 3,865 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Seattle time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.