Time difference
Time difference between San José and Seattle
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Seattle is currently 1 hour behind San José.
San José • CST
8:50 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Seattle • PDT
7:50 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 7 hours. 10 AM–5 PM in San José is 9 AM–4 PM in Seattle. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| San José | Seattle |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 2 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Seattle than San José?
- Seattle is 1 hour behind San José.
- What time is 9 AM in San José in Seattle?
- 9:00 AM in San José is 8:00 AM in Seattle.
- Do San José and Seattle observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 2 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Seattle from San José?
- Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in San José, which is 9 AM–4 PM in Seattle.