Seattle to Zurich Time Difference
🇺🇸 Seattle is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇨🇭 Zurich. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
8,433 km
Approx. flight
9.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Seattle to Zurich
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | 🇨🇭 Zurich | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Seattle and Zurich observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Seattle is 8 hours ahead relative to Zurich.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Seattle and Zurich (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Seattle
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇨🇭 Zurich
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Zurich?
The time difference between Seattle and Zurich is currently 8 hours ahead. Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7), while Zurich uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Seattle, what time is it in Zurich?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle, it is 8:00 PM in Zurich. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Zurich change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Seattle and Zurich?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Seattle (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Seattle ahead or behind Zurich?
Seattle is currently 8 hours behind Zurich.
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 Zurich?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seattle, it is 8:00 AM in Zurich.