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✈ SEA Seattle-Tacoma Intl

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🚇 Getting Around Seattle

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Link Light Rail (31 stations)

⏰ 5:00–01:00 (Fri–Sat until 02:00) · 3 lines

💡 Connects SeaTac Airport to downtownCapitol HillUW and Northgate. Essential for airport transfers.

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King County Metro

200+ lines

💡 Extensive network. RapidRide lines are frequent and fast. Trolleybuses serve Capitol Hill and First Hill.

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Seattle Streetcar

2 lines

💡 South Lake Union and First Hill lines. Useful for Capitol Hill and South Lake Union tech district.

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Washington State Ferries

💡 Iconic ferries to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. Beautiful views of the Olympic Peninsula.

🎫 Tickets & Passes

Single: $3.25 (peak) / $2.50 (off-peak)

Day cap: $8.00 (day passORCA)

Weekly: No weekly pass — use ORCA card with daily cap

✈ Airport link: Link Light Rail from SeaTac: $3.25 to downtown (38 min) — easiest airport connection in the US

💡 ORCA card required for Link Light Rail — tap on and off. Available at SeaTac Airport on arrival.

📱 Recommended app: One Bus Away (real-time) + ORCA card

🏛 Top Attractions in Seattle

Highlightsentry prices & insider tips

Pike Place Market Free

Market

💡 America's oldest farmers' market (since 1907). Fish throwingfresh produceoriginal Starbucks. Go early.

Space Needle $34

View

💡 Iconic 1962 World's Fair tower. 520-foot observation deck with 360° views. Book online.

Chihuly Garden and Glass $32

Art

💡 Stunning glass art by Dale Chihuly next to the Space Needle. One of the best art experiences in the US.

Museum of Pop Culture $34

Museum

💡 Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating Jimi HendrixNirvana and sci-fi. Incredible music history.

Olympic Sculpture Park Free

Art/Park

💡 Free outdoor sculpture park on the waterfront. Alexander Calder's Eagle is the highlight.

Bainbridge Island Ferry $9.85

Day Trip

💡 35-minute ferry ride with spectacular views of Seattle's skyline and the Olympic Mountains.

Mt. Rainier National Park $35/car

Nature

💡 2-hour drive. Stunning volcano. Wildflower meadows in July–August are breathtaking.

Capitol Hill Free

Neighbourhood

💡 Seattle's most vibrant neighbourhood — coffee shopsrestaurantslive music and LGBTQ+ culture.

🎟 Money-saving tip: Seattle is overcast but rarely freezing. Rain gear is more useful than an umbrella. The best weather is July–September — book accommodation early for summer.

🍽 Where to Eat in Seattle

Local favourites & must-try dishes

Canlis ££££

Pacific Northwest · Queen Anne

💡 Seattle institution since 1950. Spectacular Lake Union views. Jacket suggested. Book weeks ahead.

The Walrus and the Carpenter £££

Oyster Bar · Ballard

💡 The best oyster bar in the Pacific Northwest. Raw bar with local oysters and wine. No reservations.

Ivar's (original Acres of Clams) ££

Seafood · Waterfront

💡 Seattle seafood institution since 1938. Dungeness crab and clam chowder on the waterfront.

Ramen Danbo £

Japanese Ramen · Capitol Hill

💡 Authentic Fukuoka- tonkotsu ramen. Queue outside — no reservations. Worth the wait.

Nue ££

Global · Capitol Hill

💡 Dishes from 54 countries. Fascinating menu that changes regularly. Great cocktails.

Metropolitan Market / Pike Place £

Ingredients · Pike Place

💡 Buy smoked salmondungeness crab and fresh berries at Pike Place. The best food souvenir.

£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+

💡 Local tip: Seattle has a world-class seafood scene. OystersDungeness crab and king salmon are the local specialities. Capitol Hill has the most exciting restaurant neighbourhood.

🏨 Where to Stay in Seattle

Best hotels for every budget

Kimpton Hotel Monaco $180–320/night

★★★★ · Downtown

💡 Colourful boutique hotel in a 1930s building. Free nightly wine hour. Pet-friendly.

The Edgewater $250–500/night

★★★★ · Waterfront

💡 The only hotel built over the water in Seattle. Famous for the Beatles staying here in 1964.

Green Tortoise Hostel $30–80/night

Hostel · Pike Place

💡 Best hostel in Seattle. Steps from Pike Place Market. Breakfast included. Very social.

Hyatt Regency Seattle $200–380/night

★★★★ · Downtown

💡 Newest major hotel in Seattle (2018). Excellent Convention Center location.

Graduate Seattle $120–220/night

★★★ · University District

💡 University-themed hotel near UW campus. Best base for exploring Capitol Hill and University Avenue.

💡 Area tip: Downtown Seattle is compact and very walkable. The Pike Place Market area is the most central. Capitol Hill is better for nightlife but a short bus or Uber ride from downtown.

🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Seattle

Theatresclubslive music & local events

Neumos / The Showbox Concerts

💡 Best indie music venues in Seattle. Neumos on Capitol Hill is where you see the next big thing. The Showbox is legendary.

Seattle Symphony (Benaroya Hall) Classical

💡 World-class orchestra in a superb acoustic hall. SoundBridge music education centre attached.

T-Mobile Park (Mariners) Sports

💡 Beautiful baseball stadium with views of the Space Needle and Puget Sound. Summer games are idyllic.

Capitol Hill nightlife Bars/Clubs

💡 Seattle's most vibrant neighbourhood for LGBTQ+ nightlifedive bars and craft cocktail lounges. Pine Street is the heart.

Sasquatch! Music Festival Festival

💡 Memorial Day weekend at the Gorge Amphitheatre — stunning Columbia River backdrop. One of the most beautiful festival venues in North America.

Pike Place Market Buskers Street Music

💡 World-class buskers perform at Pike Place daily. Rachel the Pig and the original Starbucks nearby.

Emerald City Comicon Festival

💡 One of the largest comic cons in the US — major celebrity appearances. March at the Washington State Convention Center.

Hale's Ales / Fremont Brewing Bars

💡 Seattle is a craft beer city. The Fremont taproom is open daily with food trucks. Georgetown neighbourhood has the most breweries per square mile.

🌙 Nightlife tip: Seattle's live music scene is legendary (Jimi HendrixNirvanaPearl Jam are all from here). Capitol Hill is the cultural and nightlife centre. Most venues are closed on Sundays.

💡 Travel Tips for Seattle

Practical info for a smooth trip

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Currency

US Dollar (USD $). Cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted everywhere.

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Weather

Overcast and rainy October–April (rarely freezing~8–12°C). July–September is glorious — sunny20–26°Cvery low humidity. The nicest summer climate in the US.

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SIM / Data

T-Mobile has the best Seattle coverage. AT&T and Verizon also reliable.

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Plugs

Type A/B (120V). Adapters needed for European devices.

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Tipping

18–20% at restaurants is expected. Washington state has no income tax — service workers rely heavily on tips.

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Coffee

Birthplace of Starbucks but also thousands of independent coffee shops — Seattle takes coffee very seriously. Always order a drip or pour-overnot just Starbucks.

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Emergency

Call 911 for all emergencies.

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Safety

Capitol HillDowntown and Pike Place are generally safe. The area around 3rd Avenue downtown and Pioneer Square can be roughespecially at night.

📅 Best time to visit

July–September is perfect — the most beautiful summer weather of any US city. Avoid November–February for outdoor activities but it's fine for museums. Cherry blossoms (March–April) are spectacular at the UW campus.

🛂 Visa information

ESTA required for VWP countries. Canadian citizens need no visa.

About Seattle Time Zone (PST/PDT)

SeattleWashingtonuses Pacific Standard Time (PSTUTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDTUTC−7) in summer. Home to AmazonMicrosoftBoeingand Starbucks.

Key fact: Seattle is in the same timezone as Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Seattle with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Seattle Time

What time is it in Seattle right now? +

The current time in SeattleUnited States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Seattle is in the PST/PDT timezone (UTC-8:00 in winterUTC-7:00 in summer).

What timezone is Seattle in? +

Seattle is in the PST/PDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is -8:00 in winter and -7:00 in summer.

Does Seattle observe Daylight Saving Time? +

YesSeattle observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winterthe UTC offset is -8:00; in summer it is -7:00.

What is the UTC offset for Seattle? +

Seattle's UTC offset is UTC-8:00 in winter and UTC-7:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Seattle and London? +

Seattle (PST/PDT) is UTC-8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Seattle is in the same timezone as Los Angeles and San Francisco.

How do I convert Seattle time to UTC? +

To convert Seattle time to UTCsubtract UTC-8:00 from the local time. For exampleif it is 15:00 in Seattle and the UTC offset is UTC-8:00you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Seattle in? +

Seattle is located in North America. It is the 749 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Seattle? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Seattle is America/Los_Angeles. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Seattle? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Seattle to LondonSeattle to New YorkSeattle to DubaiSeattle to Tokyo.

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