UTC to Seattle Time Converter
PST is 8 hours behind UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST.
PST is 8 hours behind UTC at the moment. To convert UTC to Seattle Time, subtract 8 hours from the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. Seattle Time (Seattle time) is used in Seattle, USA.
UTC to Seattle Time time conversion table
UTC to Seattle Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | Seattle Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 9:00 AM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 10:00 AM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 11:00 AM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 12:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 1:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 2:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 3:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to Seattle Time
Subtract 8 hours from the UTC time to get Seattle Time.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 1:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM UTC = 5:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and Seattle Time
The time difference between UTC and Seattle Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Seattle Time is 8 hours behind of UTC.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Seattle Time is 7 hours behind of UTC.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Seattle Time is 8 hours behind of UTC.
UTC and Seattle Time during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Seattle Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between UTC and Seattle Time
UTC and Seattle Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM UTC, which is 7:00 AM PST.
UTC to Seattle Time FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and Seattle Time?
Right now PST is 8 hours behind UTC. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM UTC in Seattle Time?
9:00 AM UTC is 1:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in Seattle Time?
12:00 PM UTC is 4:00 AM PST.
Is Seattle Time ahead of or behind UTC?
PST is 8 hours behind UTC, so it is earlier in Seattle Time than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Seattle Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Seattle Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between UTC and Seattle Time?
UTC and Seattle Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM UTC, which is 7:00 AM PST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.