Current Time in Seattle, United States
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
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City Details
Seattle
Lat: 47.6062° N
Long: 122.3321° W
Population: 753,000
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
PDT
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Overview
Seattle is the largest city in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, with 749,000 residents in the city and 4.1 million in the metro area as of 2024. It is the global headquarters of Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, and Costco, and was the fastest-growing large US city between 2010 and 2020. Surrounded by water on three sides with views of Mount Rainier to the southeast and the Olympic Mountains to the west, it is one of America's most scenically situated cities.
Administrative Region
Pacific Northwest
US-WA
Local Currency
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Metadata
- Web Domain.us
- ISO CodeUS-WA
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The area was home to the Duwamish and other Coast Salish peoples for thousands of years. The first permanent European-American settlement was established in November 1851 by the Denny Party at Alki Point. The settlement moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and was named after Chief Si'ahl (Seattle) of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples, one of the first signatories of the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty. The city was incorporated in 1869 and grew dramatically after the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, which made Seattle the primary outfitting port for Alaska.
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👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Pike Place Market — one of the oldest US farmers' markets
- •Space Needle and the Seattle Center
- •Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) — designed by Frank Gehry
- •Chihuly Garden and Glass
- •Ferry to Bainbridge Island — 35 minutes each way
🎒 Visitor Tip
Get an ORCA card for the Link Light Rail, buses, and the ferry system. The Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry is one of the most scenic short transit rides in the US — it's part of the state ferry system so you can use it with a regular fare. Pike Place Market opens at 6am and is most interesting before 10am. The Space Needle view is good but pricey; Volunteer Park water tower offers free views. Carry a layer — the marine climate means afternoon fog or drizzle even in summer.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on an isthmus between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east, with seven major hills — Capitol Hill, First Hill, Beacon Hill, Queen Anne, Magnolia, West Seattle and Rainier — all over 100m. The Seattle Fault runs east-west through the city. Mount Rainier (4,392m, a potentially active volcano) is visible 90km to the southeast on clear days. The city is carved by deep glacially sculpted valleys.
Climate Stats
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb)
Avg Summer
18°C
Avg Winter
5°C
Annual Rainfall
952 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Seattle
What timezone is Seattle in?↓
Seattle is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone (America/Los_Angeles), currently UTCPDT.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?↓
No. United States does not observe daylight saving time. Seattle stays on PST/PDT (UTCPDT) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is PST/PDT?↓
PST/PDT stands for America/Los_Angeles. It is UTCPDT and is the standard time used in United States.
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?↓
Seattle is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Seattle?↓
The time displayed for Seattle is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCPDT mean for Seattle?↓
UTCPDT means Seattle is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Seattle?↓
Standard business hours in Seattle are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST/PDT (UTCPDT). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United States national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Seattle and London?↓
Seattle is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.