Current time in Washington
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Washington · United StatesUTC-07:00
10:29 PMTHU 01.10.2026
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- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC offset
- UTC-07:00
- Abbreviation
- PDT
- Daylight saving time
- Observed
- Next clock change
- November 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
Washington time difference
How far Washington is ahead of or behind the world's main business hubs right now. Daylight saving time is already applied where it is in effect.
Clock changes in Washington
| Date | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00 |
| March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | UTC-08:00 → UTC-07:00 |
Time zone history since 1970
Clocks have changed twice a year throughout the period since 1970.
Changes outside the seasonal pattern:
- January 6, 1974: UTC-08:00 → UTC-07:00
- October 27, 1974: UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2025b.
Worth knowing
Washington State is on Pacific Time and is not the same place as Washington, D.C., which is on Eastern Time — three hours ahead all year.
In 2019 the state legislature voted for permanent daylight saving time, which cannot take effect without approval from the US Congress.
Sources: IANA tz database: northamerica
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Washington in?
- Washington uses the America/Los_Angeles (PDT) time zone and is currently on UTC-07:00.
- Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026; after it, UTC-08:00 applies.