New York Seattle Time Difference

Is New York 3 Hours Ahead of Seattle?

New York is exactly 3 hours ahead of Seattle year-round. When it's 3:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle. Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.

New York is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) while Seattle is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). This 3-hour difference is consistent throughout the year since both cities change clocks together.

Best Time to Call Seattle from New York

Optimal meeting window: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM New York time (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Seattle). This provides good overlap during business hours.

New York's media and financial sectors frequently coordinate with Seattle's tech giants during these hours.

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