Washington D.C. to Seattle Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
3,736 km
Approx. flight
4.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Washington D.C. to Seattle
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇺🇸 Seattle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Washington D.C. and Seattle observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 3 hours behind.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Washington D.C. and Seattle (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Seattle
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Seattle?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Seattle is currently 3 hours behind. Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Washington D.C., what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 9:00 AM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Seattle change?
No. The time difference between Washington D.C. and Seattle is always 3 hours behind — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Washington D.C. and Seattle?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Washington D.C. (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Seattle). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Seattle?
Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 9:00 PM in Seattle.