Current local time in Spokane, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Spokane. Spokane is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Population | about 272,000 |
| Coordinates | 47.67° N, 117.42° W |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| Abbreviation | PST / PDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 (winter) / UTC−7 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Spokane uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−8 (PST) and UTC−7 (PDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 4:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:35 AM | 4:00 PM | 8 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Spokane at about 11:58 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Spokane sits at 117.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° W.
Spokane time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | |
| London | 8 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 9 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 11 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 13.5 hours ahead in Jan, 12.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 19 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna, Canada | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Everett | 358 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Seattle | 369 km (229 mi) | same time |
| Tacoma | 386 km (240 mi) | same time |
| Abbotsford, Canada | 392 km (243 mi) | same time |
| Olympia | 419 km (260 mi) | same time |
| Victoria, Canada | 449 km (279 mi) | same time |
| Calgary, Canada | 450 km (280 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Spokane in?
Spokane is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does Spokane have daylight saving time?
Spokane uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−8 (PST) and UTC−7 (PDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Spokane when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Spokane's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).