What time zone is Washington in?

Washington is primarily in the Pacific Standard Time zone (PST), currently UTC−08:00.

Does Washington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.

Seattle is the most populous city in Washington.

§ 01United States · PST

Washington runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST), currently UTC−08:00. Its largest city is Seattle.

§ 02Time zone & daylight saving

Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
UTC offset: UTC−08:00
Largest city: Seattle
Daylight saving (2026): Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.

§ 03Time difference

New York−3 h

Chicago−2 h

Denver−1 h

Los Angelessame

London−8 h

Tokyo−17 h

Hours are Washington’s current offset relative to each city, daylight saving included.

§ 04Cities in Washington

United States

§ 05Frequently asked

What time zone is Washington in?: Washington is primarily in the Pacific Standard Time zone (PST), currently UTC−08:00.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?: Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
What is the largest city in Washington?: Seattle is the most populous city in Washington.