Current Time in Ellensburg, Washington, USA

7:15:42 PM

19:15:42

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

America/Los_Angeles

Clock format
Time zone details

Ellensburg is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Ellensburg

Sunrise7:04 AMSolar noon11:46 AMSunset4:28 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
Kittitas County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
19,001
Elevation
470 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
46° 59' N / 120° 32' W
View on map

Convert Ellensburg time

All times shown relative to Ellensburg local time

Clock changes in Ellensburg

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 24 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%
View full Sun & Moon detailsHide full Sun & Moon details

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 24 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(24.7° 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 36 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 21 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 19 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 16 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 14 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 11 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 09 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Ellensburg

Temperature unit

Loading weather forecast…

Plan around Ellensburg

Upcoming public holidays in Washington

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

Nearby scheduled airports for Ellensburg, Washington, USA

Yakima Air Terminal McAllister FieldYKMMedium airport · Serves Yakima47.6 km south

Source: OurAirports record · YKM / KYKM

About 47.6 km (29.6 mi) south of Ellensburg

Scheduled airline service in source data

Pangborn Memorial AirportEATMedium airport · Serves Wenatchee51.6 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · EAT / KEAT

About 51.6 km (32.1 mi) north-northeast of Ellensburg

Scheduled airline service in source data

Tri Cities AirportPSCMedium airport · Serves Pasco136 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · PSC / KPSC

About 136 km (84.6 mi) southeast of Ellensburg

Scheduled airline service in source data

Nearby places

Browse places in USA

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ellensburg in?
Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg?
Clocks in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ellensburg observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ellensburg?
Ellensburg is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer