Current Time in Elk Plain, Pierce County, Washington, USA

7:18:32 PM

19:18:32

PST (Pacific Standard Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

Elk Plain is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Elk Plain

Sunrise7:12 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset4:35 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Washington
County
Pierce County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
14,205
Elevation
132 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
47° 03' N / 122° 23' W
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Clock changes in Elk Plain

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 24 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 24 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(24.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 24 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 21 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 19 min2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 16 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 14 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 11 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 09 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Elk Plain

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Upcoming public holidays in Washington

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Elk Plain in?
Elk Plain uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
When is the next clock change in Elk Plain?
Clocks in Elk Plain move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)
Does Elk Plain observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elk Plain observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Elk Plain?
Elk Plain is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer