Your TimeLOCAL
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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
WAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington state is entirely in the Pacific Time Zone (PT, UTC-8 standard, UTC-7 daylight). Seattle is the Pacific Northwest’s largest urban center.
Current Local Time in Washington
10:40:06PM
PDTUTC-7• DST Active
Primary ZonePacific TimePST / PDT
UTC OffsetUTC-8Daylight: UTC-7
Capital CityOlympiaState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Washington
SeattleWA
PDTSpokaneWA
PDTTacomaWA
PDTVancouverWA
PDTBellevueWA
PDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Time Zone
Official answers regarding Washington local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Washington in?▼
Washington state is entirely in the Pacific Time Zone (PT, UTC-8 standard, UTC-7 daylight). Seattle is the Pacific Northwest’s largest urban center.
Does Washington observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Washington observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Olympia, Washington?▼
The capital of Washington is Olympia, located in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT).