Seattle, Washington, United States uses America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-07:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.
Seattle is a city in the United States, home to around 781,000 people. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Downtown and the neighborhoods just north of it keep major sights, transit, and dining within easy reach, while areas further from the center offer a quieter, more residential feel with a longer commute in. Proximity to light rail or bus lines is worth prioritizing given the city's traffic.
Seattle's waterfront, parks, and mountain views are at their best in the drier summer months, when clear days offer the best chance of seeing nearby peaks in the distance. The famous Pike Place Market and downtown core are enjoyable year-round, rain or shine.
Light rail, buses, and a growing network of bike lanes make it possible to get around without a car, particularly downtown, though many outer neighborhoods still favor driving or ride-hailing apps. Ferries also connect the city to nearby islands and towns.
Seattle has a temperate climate with mild, wet winters and dry, comfortably warm summers, making July through September generally the most reliable window for outdoor sightseeing. The rest of the year brings frequent light rain and overcast skies.
United States uses the USD, calling code +1.
The United States uses the US dollar, and English is the primary language spoken throughout the city. Tipping at restaurants and for services is customary and generally expected rather than optional.
