Days in Seattle are currently getting shorter, about 24 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 Seattle
Seattle is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.6062° N, 122.3321° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,300 km (3,293 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,719 km (2,932 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,318 km (9,518 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,182 km (5,705 mi) west
Seattle 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 Seattle
The point on Earth exactly opposite Seattle is near East London - when it's noon in Seattle, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Seattle
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Seattle
Seattle is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Seattle 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 Seattle
In Seattle, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 59m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 25m, a difference of roughly 7h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Seattle's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Seattle at 47.61° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Seattle
With a population of 780,995, Seattle ranks as the 22nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Seattle
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI / KBFI) is a regional airport serving Seattle directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:19:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Seattle
Seattle 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 Seattle
Business hours in Seattle (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 Seattle
Compare time in Seattle with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Seattle
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle 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 Seattle at UTC-7.
What time is it in Seattle right now?
The current local time in Seattle is 07:19:38 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Seattle 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 Seattle?
Seattle is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Seattle?
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) is the airport serving Seattle. The current local time at the airport is 07:19:38.
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