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Current Time in Seattle, United States
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America/Los_Angeles
Seattle Timezone Details
| Timezone | PST/PDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-8:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-7:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 749 thousand |
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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16
Presidents' Day
May 25
Memorial Day
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Jul 4
Independence Day
Sep 7
Labor Day
Oct 12
Columbus Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Seattle
Find the best hours for a call between Seattle (PST/PDT, UTC-8:00) and another city.
✈ Seattle Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ SEA
Seattle-Tacoma Intl
🚇 Getting Around Seattle
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Link Light Rail (31 stations)
⏰ 5:00–01:00 (Fri–Sat until 02:00) · 3 lines
💡 Connects SeaTac Airport to downtown, Capitol Hill, UW and Northgate. Essential for airport transfers.
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King County Metro
200+ lines
💡 Extensive network. RapidRide lines are frequent and fast. Trolleybuses serve Capitol Hill and First Hill.
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Seattle Streetcar
2 lines
💡 South Lake Union and First Hill lines. Useful for Capitol Hill and South Lake Union tech district.
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Washington State Ferries
💡 Iconic ferries to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. Beautiful views of the Olympic Peninsula.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: $3.25 (peak) / $2.50 (off-peak)
Day cap: $8.00 (day pass, ORCA)
Weekly: No weekly pass — use ORCA card with daily cap
✈ Airport link: Link Light Rail from SeaTac: $3.25 to downtown (38 min) — easiest airport connection in the US
💡 ORCA card required for Link Light Rail — tap on and off. Available at SeaTac Airport on arrival.
📱 Recommended app: One Bus Away (real-time) + ORCA card
🏛 Top Attractions in Seattle
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Pike Place Market
Free
Market
💡 America's oldest farmers' market (since 1907). Fish throwing, fresh produce, original Starbucks. Go early.
Space Needle
$34
View
💡 Iconic 1962 World's Fair tower. 520-foot observation deck with 360° views. Book online.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
$32
Art
💡 Stunning glass art by Dale Chihuly next to the Space Needle. One of the best art experiences in the US.
Museum of Pop Culture
$34
Museum
💡 Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and sci-fi. Incredible music history.
Olympic Sculpture Park
Free
Art/Park
💡 Free outdoor sculpture park on the waterfront. Alexander Calder's Eagle is the highlight.
Bainbridge Island Ferry
$9.85
Day Trip
💡 35-minute ferry ride with spectacular views of Seattle's skyline and the Olympic Mountains.
Mt. Rainier National Park
$35/car
Nature
💡 2-hour drive. Stunning volcano. Wildflower meadows in July–August are breathtaking.
Capitol Hill
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Seattle's most vibrant neighbourhood — coffee shops, restaurants, live music and LGBTQ+ culture.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Seattle is overcast but rarely freezing. Rain gear is more useful than an umbrella. The best weather is July–September — book accommodation early for summer.
🍽 Where to Eat in Seattle
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Canlis
££££
Pacific Northwest
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Queen Anne
💡 Seattle institution since 1950. Spectacular Lake Union views. Jacket suggested. Book weeks ahead.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
£££
Oyster Bar
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Ballard
💡 The best oyster bar in the Pacific Northwest. Raw bar with local oysters and wine. No reservations.
Ivar's (original Acres of Clams)
££
Seafood
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Waterfront
💡 Seattle seafood institution since 1938. Dungeness crab and clam chowder on the waterfront.
Ramen Danbo
£
Japanese Ramen
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Capitol Hill
💡 Authentic Fukuoka-style tonkotsu ramen. Queue outside — no reservations. Worth the wait.
Nue
££
Global
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Capitol Hill
💡 Dishes from 54 countries. Fascinating menu that changes regularly. Great cocktails.
Metropolitan Market / Pike Place
£
Ingredients
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Pike Place
💡 Buy smoked salmon, dungeness crab and fresh berries at Pike Place. The best food souvenir.
£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+
💡 Local tip: Seattle has a world-class seafood scene. Oysters, Dungeness crab and king salmon are the local specialities. Capitol Hill has the most exciting restaurant neighbourhood.
🏨 Where to Stay in Seattle
Best hotels for every budget
Kimpton Hotel Monaco
$180–320/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Colourful boutique hotel in a 1930s building. Free nightly wine hour. Pet-friendly.
The Edgewater
$250–500/night
★★★★
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Waterfront
💡 The only hotel built over the water in Seattle. Famous for the Beatles staying here in 1964.
Green Tortoise Hostel
$30–80/night
Hostel
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Pike Place
💡 Best hostel in Seattle. Steps from Pike Place Market. Breakfast included. Very social.
Hyatt Regency Seattle
$200–380/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Newest major hotel in Seattle (2018). Excellent Convention Center location.
Graduate Seattle
$120–220/night
★★★
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University District
💡 University-themed hotel near UW campus. Best base for exploring Capitol Hill and University Avenue.
💡 Area tip: Downtown Seattle is compact and very walkable. The Pike Place Market area is the most central. Capitol Hill is better for nightlife but a short bus or Uber ride from downtown.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Seattle
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Neumos / The Showbox
Concerts
💡 Best indie music venues in Seattle. Neumos on Capitol Hill is where you see the next big thing. The Showbox is legendary.
Seattle Symphony (Benaroya Hall)
Classical
💡 World-class orchestra in a superb acoustic hall. SoundBridge music education centre attached.
T-Mobile Park (Mariners)
Sports
💡 Beautiful baseball stadium with views of the Space Needle and Puget Sound. Summer games are idyllic.
Capitol Hill nightlife
Bars/Clubs
💡 Seattle's most vibrant neighbourhood for LGBTQ+ nightlife, dive bars and craft cocktail lounges. Pine Street is the heart.
Sasquatch! Music Festival
Festival
💡 Memorial Day weekend at the Gorge Amphitheatre — stunning Columbia River backdrop. One of the most beautiful festival venues in North America.
Pike Place Market Buskers
Street Music
💡 World-class buskers perform at Pike Place daily. Rachel the Pig and the original Starbucks nearby.
Emerald City Comicon
Festival
💡 One of the largest comic cons in the US — major celebrity appearances. March at the Washington State Convention Center.
Hale's Ales / Fremont Brewing
Bars
💡 Seattle is a craft beer city. The Fremont taproom is open daily with food trucks. Georgetown neighbourhood has the most breweries per square mile.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Seattle's live music scene is legendary (Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Pearl Jam are all from here). Capitol Hill is the cultural and nightlife centre. Most venues are closed on Sundays.
💡 Travel Tips for Seattle
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
US Dollar (USD $). Cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted everywhere.
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Weather
Overcast and rainy October–April (rarely freezing, ~8–12°C). July–September is glorious — sunny, 20–26°C, very low humidity. The nicest summer climate in the US.
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SIM / Data
T-Mobile has the best Seattle coverage. AT&T and Verizon also reliable.
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Plugs
Type A/B (120V). Adapters needed for European devices.
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Tipping
18–20% at restaurants is expected. Washington state has no income tax — service workers rely heavily on tips.
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Coffee
Birthplace of Starbucks but also thousands of independent coffee shops — Seattle takes coffee very seriously. Always order a drip or pour-over, not just Starbucks.
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies.
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Safety
Capitol Hill, Downtown and Pike Place are generally safe. The area around 3rd Avenue downtown and Pioneer Square can be rough, especially at night.
📅 Best time to visit
July–September is perfect — the most beautiful summer weather of any US city. Avoid November–February for outdoor activities but it's fine for museums. Cherry blossoms (March–April) are spectacular at the UW campus.
🛂 Visa information
ESTA required for VWP countries. Canadian citizens need no visa.
About Seattle Time Zone (PST/PDT)
Seattle, Washington, uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Home to Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks.
Key fact: Seattle is in the same timezone as Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Seattle with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Seattle Time
What time is it in Seattle right now? +
The current time in Seattle, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Seattle is in the PST/PDT timezone (UTC-8:00 in winter, UTC-7:00 in summer).
What timezone is Seattle in? +
Seattle is in the PST/PDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is -8:00 in winter and -7:00 in summer.Does Seattle observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -8:00; in summer it is -7:00.
What is the UTC offset for Seattle? +
Seattle's UTC offset is UTC-8:00 in winter and UTC-7:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Seattle and London? +
Seattle (PST/PDT) is UTC-8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Seattle is in the same timezone as Los Angeles and San Francisco.
How do I convert Seattle time to UTC? +
To convert Seattle time to UTC, subtract UTC-8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Seattle and the UTC offset is UTC-8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Seattle in? +
Seattle is located in North America. It is the 749 thousand population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Seattle? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Seattle is
America/Los_Angeles. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Seattle today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Seattle are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Seattle's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Seattle? +
Sunset times in Seattle are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
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