Seattle to Guadalajara Time Difference
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Seattle. When it's 05:55:52 AM in Seattle, it's 06:55:52 AM in Guadalajara.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Guadalajara From Seattle?
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Seattle. So Seattle is 1 hour behind Guadalajara looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Seattle starts when it is already 10:00 AM in Guadalajara. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 2 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Seattle and Guadalajara
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Seattle — that's 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Guadalajara. That's a 7-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Seattle only Guadalajara only neither — hours shown along the strip are Seattle local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Seattle to see the exact equivalent in Guadalajara.
Common Times Converted
Seattle time on the left, Guadalajara time on the right.
Seattle to Guadalajara: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seattle. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seattle | Guadalajara | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Guadalajara only |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Seattle – Guadalajara Time Difference
Seattle runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Guadalajara runs on America/Mexico_City, currently CST (UTC-6:00). The gap of 1 hour is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time and Guadalajara does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 2 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States · Daylight Saving Time in Mexico.
Seattle today
Guadalajara today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is currently 1 hour ahead of Seattle. That gap becomes 2 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Seattle changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Guadalajara from Seattle?
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Seattle. Looking at it the other way, Seattle is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
What time is it in Guadalajara when it is 9:00 AM in Seattle?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seattle, it is 10:00 AM in Guadalajara.
Is Guadalajara ahead of or behind Seattle?
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Seattle. Guadalajara reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Seattle is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Seattle and Guadalajara?
Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Seattle time, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Guadalajara. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Guadalajara change during the year?
Yes. Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time and Guadalajara does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 2 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Seattle and Guadalajara in?
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Guadalajara uses America/Mexico_City, currently CST (UTC-6:00).