Current Time in Washington
Pacific Time · Olympia
Time zone
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (PST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−8
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Capital
- Olympia
- Largest city
- Seattle
- Known as
- Evergreen State
Washington is in the Pacific Time zone. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−8, written PST at this time of year. Washington observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
The state capital is Olympia and the largest city is Seattle.
Sunrise and sunset
Today in Olympia
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Daylight through the year
Hours of daylight on the 21st of each month, calculated for Olympia.
Weather in Olympia
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Source: U.S. National Weather Service.
Daylight saving time
Dates by yearDifference from other U.S. zones
Convert a time| Time zone | Current time | Compared with Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 5:08 PM | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 4:08 PM | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 3:08 PM | 1 hour ahead |
| Pacific Time | 2:08 PM | Same time |
| Alaska Time | 1:08 PM | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii–Aleutian Time | 12:08 PM | 2 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:08 PM | 8 hours ahead |
Cities in Washington
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington is in the Pacific Time zone. The current offset is UTC−8, shown as PST.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
Washington observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.
What is the time difference between Washington and New York?
Washington is currently 3 hours behind New York.
Does Washington have more than one time zone?
No. All of Washington uses Pacific Time.