What Time Is It In Washington State Right Now? Your Complete Guide
Currently, the state of Washington is observing daylight saving time (DST), which means that the majority of the state, with a few exceptions, is on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), one hour ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). The Pacific Time Zone (UTC-7) spans across most of Washington state, while a small sliver of the northeastern corner near the Idaho border observes Mountain Time (UTC-7) and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Regions in Washington State with Different Time Zones
Washington state is known for its diverse geography and climate, but time zones are also scattered throughout the state, adding another layer of complexity. The Pacific Time Zone covers most of the state, but we'll explore the specific regions that observe a different time:
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Pacific Time Zone (UTC-7)
* Covering most of western, northern, and central Washington
* Observes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) during standard time and Pacific Standard Time (PST) during daylight saving time
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Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7)
* Observes Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) and Mountain Standard Time (MST) depending on the day and year
* Includes remote areas in the northeastern corner of Washington state near the Idaho border
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Alaska Time Zone (UTC-9)
* Observed by the small, northwestern part of the state near the Canadian border
* Western Alaska Time (WAT) during standard time and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) during daylight saving time
Current Time
To determine the current time in any location within Washington, we must first know the observance of daylight saving time in your current location. For a small portion along the Idaho border and the most northwestern corner of the state, near the Canadian border, different timing applies.
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Time Zones by City
Below is an enumeration of time zones by city as of the last notification:
1. Olympia - Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) [hypothetical] (note: since this information will be constantly changing, please verify this yourself periodically)
2. Seattle - Daylight saving time is observed
* • Summer hours refer to Daylight saving time, which begins on the second Sunday of March and runs until the first Sunday of November to standard time.
* Observer the correct date/time to make contact ahead of time if you're referring to a specific timeplanning/reservation. Given that the exit from DST varies annually according to daylight period, Washington currently could be in daytime or maybe not-at-night shorter time.
3. Spokane - Pacific Standard Time (UTC-7)
