Time zone in Seattle: Pacific Time (PT)
Right now the local time in Seattle is UTC−8 (PST). Seattle observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−7 on March 8 and to UTC−8 on November 1.
Time difference between Seattle and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Seattle right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Seattle. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
| Chicago | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Denver | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| The Philippines | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| China | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| Mexico | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Spain | 9 hours ahead | 6:00 PM |
| South Korea | 17 hours ahead | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| Brazil | 5 hours ahead | 2:00 PM |
U.S. stock market hours in Seattle (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Seattle that is from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle uses Pacific Time (PT), which is UTC−8 (PST) right now. Seattle observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−7 on March 8 and to UTC−8 on November 1.
Does Seattle have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−7 on March 8 and to UTC−8 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?
Seattle is 3 hours behind New York right now.