Days in Federal Way are currently getting shorter, about 23 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Federal Way
Federal Way is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.3223° N, 122.3126° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,268 km (3,273 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,751 km (2,952 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,287 km (9,499 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,230 km (5,735 mi) west
Federal Way lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Federal Way
The point on Earth exactly opposite Federal Way is near East London - when it's noon in Federal Way, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Federal Way
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Federal Way
Federal Way is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Federal Way is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Federal Way
In Federal Way, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 56m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 28m, a difference of roughly 7h 28m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Federal Way's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Federal Way at 47.32° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Federal Way
With a population of 95,171, Federal Way ranks as the 382nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Federal Way
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) is a major international airport serving Federal Way directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:22:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Federal Way
Federal Way uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Federal Way
Business hours in Federal Way (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Federal Way
Compare time in Federal Way with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Federal Way
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Federal Way in?
Federal Way follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Federal Way at UTC-7.
What time is it in Federal Way right now?
The current local time in Federal Way is 07:22:49 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Federal Way observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Federal Way is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Federal Way?
Federal Way is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Federal Way?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the airport serving Federal Way. The current local time at the airport is 07:22:49.
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