Seattle to San José Time Difference
🇺🇸 Seattle is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇨🇷 San José. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
5,508 km
Approx. flight
6.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Seattle to San José
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | 🇨🇷 San José | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while San José does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Seattle is 1 hour ahead relative to San José.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Seattle and San José (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Seattle
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇨🇷 San José
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and San José?
The time difference between Seattle and San José is currently 1 hour ahead. Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7), while San José uses CST (UTC-6). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Seattle, what time is it in San José?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle, it is 1:00 PM in San José. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seattle and San José change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Seattle and San José?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Seattle (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San José). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Seattle ahead or behind San José?
Seattle is currently 1 hour behind San José.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Seattle in San José?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seattle, it is 1:00 AM in San José.