WA state guide

Washington Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 281 Census incorporated-place records and Pacific Time coverage for Washington.

281 incorporated-place records1 time zone

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Census incorporated places in Washington

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including city and town.

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Time zones in Washington

Washington uses Pacific Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in Washington

Washington has 281 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 212 cities and 69 towns.

Types represented in this directory

  • city (212)
  • town (69)

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