Current Time in Washington, United States
Washington is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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America/Los_Angeles
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Time zone of Washington
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Los_Angeles |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
Time difference between Washington and other cities
Daylight saving time in Washington
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
Washington time FAQ
What time is it in Washington right now?
Washington is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Washington, updated every second.
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Washington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the time difference between Washington and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Washington.
Cities in Washington
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.