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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Seattle

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇺🇸SeattleUTC-8
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 24
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Seattle, US
Wed, Jun 24

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Time Difference
0 hours
Los Angeles and Seattle are in the same timezone

Los Angeles vs Seattle timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Seattle (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Seattle

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am5pm in Seattle. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesSeattleStatus
6am6amLos Angeles early, Seattle early
7am7amLos Angeles early, Seattle early
8am8amLos Angeles early, Seattle early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmLos Angeles evening, Seattle evening
6pm6pmLos Angeles evening, Seattle evening
7pm7pmLos Angeles evening, Seattle evening
8pm8pmLos Angeles evening, Seattle evening
9pm9pmLos Angeles evening, Seattle evening
10pm10pmLos Angeles late evening, Seattle late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Los Angeles and Seattle

Both Los Angeles and Seattle observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at the same time year-round.

Distance between Los Angeles and Seattle

Great-circle distance
1,545 km
Direct flight time
~2h 49m

Los Angeles and Seattle are 1,545 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seattle?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Los Angeles and Seattle are currently at the same time.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Seattle?
Los Angeles and Seattle are currently at the same time.
What time is it in Seattle when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 9am in Seattle.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Seattle?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am–5pm in Seattle. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Los Angeles and Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Seattle observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Seattle?
Los Angeles and Seattle are 1,545 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 49 minutes.