Time Difference: Los Angeles to Seattle
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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 9am–5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am–5pm in Seattle. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.
Hour-by-hour planner
| Los Angeles | Seattle | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6am | 6am | Los Angeles early, Seattle early |
| 7am | 7am | Los Angeles early, Seattle early |
| 8am | 8am | Los Angeles early, Seattle early |
| 9am | 9am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 10am | 10am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 11am | 11am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 12pm | 12pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 1pm | 1pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 2pm | 2pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 3pm | 3pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 4pm | 4pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 5pm | 5pm | Los Angeles evening, Seattle evening |
| 6pm | 6pm | Los Angeles evening, Seattle evening |
| 7pm | 7pm | Los Angeles evening, Seattle evening |
| 8pm | 8pm | Los Angeles evening, Seattle evening |
| 9pm | 9pm | Los Angeles evening, Seattle evening |
| 10pm | 10pm | Los 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
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.