Current Time in Seattle, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 47.61° N, 122.33° W
Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Washington
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: PST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: PDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Seattle is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC−08:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (PDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Seattle, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Seattle
Seattle gets 15h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Seattle is at 05:11 and sunset in Seattle is at 21:09.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 25m near the December solstice to 15h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Seattle and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Seattle right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Cities Sharing Seattle's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Seattle.
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Prayer Times in Seattle
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 Jun ● | 01:49 | 05:10 | 13:10 | 17:24 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:48 | 05:11 | 13:10 | 17:24 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:47 | 05:11 | 13:10 | 17:25 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:46 | 05:11 | 13:10 | 17:25 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 01:46 | 05:11 | 13:10 | 17:25 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 01:46 | 05:11 | 13:11 | 17:25 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:47 | 05:11 | 13:11 | 17:26 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
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14-day Forecast for Seattle
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Seattle
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Seattle. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Seattle
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How Far Is Seattle From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,546 km | SSE (166deg) |
| New York | 3,865 km | E (83deg) |
| London | 7,699 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,700 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Paris | 8,041 km | NE (35deg) |
| Moscow | 8,370 km | NNE (12deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,414 km | NW (309deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,918 km | ESE (116deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Seattle?
Seattle next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Seattle's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Seattle and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.6deg S, 57.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle
What time is it in Seattle right now?
The current local time in Seattle is 21:49 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Seattle follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles IANA time zone (UTC−08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Seattle?
Is Seattle on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seattle today?
Today in Seattle: sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 21:09, giving 15h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Seattle tonight?
The moon phase over Seattle tonight is Waxing Crescent with 6.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Seattle?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Seattle, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.

