Current Time in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma is a city in Washington, home to about 219,000 people. It runs on Pacific Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Pacific Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:43 AM / 7:28 PM
Population
219,000
Tacoma vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 9 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tacoma in?
Tacoma is in the Pacific Time zone.
Does Tacoma observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Tacoma observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Tacoma today?
Today, sunrise in Tacoma is around 6:43 AM and sunset is around 7:28 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Tacoma?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.