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Current Time in Washington

Washington runs on Pacific Time.

Capital
Olympia
Time zone(s)
Pacific Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
7,900,000

Cities in Washington

SeattleSpokaneTacomaOlympia

Washington vs. other US zones

LocationCurrent timeUTC offsetDifference
Eastern Time4:01 PM EDTUTC-43 hours ahead
Central Time3:01 PM CDTUTC-52 hours ahead
Mountain Time2:01 PM MDTUTC-61 hour ahead
Alaska Time12:01 PM AKDTUTC-81 hour behind
Hawaii-Aleutian Time10:01 AM HSTUTC-103 hours behind
Atlantic Time4:01 PM ASTUTC-43 hours ahead
Samoa Time9:01 AM GMT-11UTC-114 hours behind
Chamorro Time6:01 AM GMT+10UTC+1017 hours ahead

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Washington in?

Washington is entirely in the Pacific Time zone.

Does Washington observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Washington observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.

What is Washington's capital and what time zone is it in?

Olympia is Washington's capital.