Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Seattle is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Seattle?

12:00 PM in Washington DC, on the same day.

Seattle to Washington DC Meeting Planner

Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Seattle right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Seattle · United States

9:39 PM

Fri, Oct 16 · PDT · summer time

Washington DC · United States

12:39 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Seattle and Washington DC

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Seattle (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Washington DC). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

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SeattleOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time9:39PMnow
Washington DCUnited States ·· summer time12:39AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Seattle

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Best times to meet

Friday, October 16, 2026, in Seattle time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Seattle (13:00) and Washington DC (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Seattle (12:00) and Washington DC (15:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Seattle (11:00) and Washington DC (14:00).

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Seattle1:00 PM PDTFri, Oct 16
Washington DC4:00 PM EDTFri, Oct 16
UTC2026-10-16 20:00 UTC

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Time difference between Seattle and Washington DC

Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Seattle right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Seattle on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.

Time difference between Seattle and Washington DC over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Washington DC 3 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Washington DC 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Washington DC
Sun, Nov 1	Washington DC 3 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Seattle
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Washington DC 4 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Washington DC
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Washington DC 3 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Seattle

Seattle is on Pacific Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Seattle & Washington DC Scheduling

What is the time difference between Seattle and Washington DC?: Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Seattle right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Seattle on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Seattle and Washington DC?: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Seattle (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Washington DC). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Seattle observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Seattle is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Seattle?: 12:00 PM in Washington DC, on the same day.

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