Current local time in San Francisco
San Francisco, United States, uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (Pacific Standard Time / Pacific Daylight Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Pacific Daylight TimePDT
- UTC offset now
- UTC−7
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, November 1, 2026: UTC−7 → UTC−8
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
San Francisco follows America/Los_Angeles. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−8 → UTC−72026-03-08 10:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−7 → UTC−82026-11-01 09:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−8 → UTC−72027-03-14 10:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−7 → UTC−82027-11-07 09:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in San Francisco.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 46m) and Dec the least (9h 34m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:23 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 51m | UTC−8 |
| Feb 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 50m | UTC−8 |
| Mar 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 57m | UTC−7 |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 11m | UTC−7 |
| May 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 13m | UTC−7 |
| Jun 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 46m | UTC−7 |
| Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 31m | UTC−7 |
| Aug 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 37m | UTC−7 |
| Sep 15 | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 26m | UTC−7 |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 14m | UTC−7 |
| Nov 15 | 6:50 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 8m | UTC−8 |
| Dec 15 | 7:17 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 34m | UTC−8 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare San Francisco with your world.
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Best times to call from San Francisco
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are San Francisco time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the United States, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Veterans Day
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Washington's Birthday
Airports serving San Francisco
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 18 km
- SFO San Francisco International Airport · 18 km
- SQL San Carlos Airport · 33 km
- CCR Buchanan Field · 40 km
- SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport · 63 km
Places that share San Francisco’s clock
These places use the same America/Los_Angeles rules, so their time always matches San Francisco, including clock changes.
- Los Angeles · United States of America
- San Diego · United States of America
- Seattle · United States of America
- Irvine · United States of America
- San Jose · United States of America
- Long Beach · United States of America
- Portland · United States of America
- Las Vegas · United States of America
- Sacramento · United States of America
- San Bernardino · United States of America
- Oakland · United States of America
- Fresno · United States of America
- Stockton · United States of America
- Tacoma · United States of America
- Oceanside · United States of America
- Bakersfield · United States of America
- San Mateo · United States of America
- Vancouver · United States of America
- Berkeley · United States of America
- Riverside · United States of America
Also on UTC−7 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match San Francisco today but may differ after a clock change.
- United States of America
- Mexico
- Canada
Questions about time in San Francisco
What time zone is San Francisco in?
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and go back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from UTC−7 to UTC−8.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco; London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco; Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco; Los Angeles is on the same time; Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco; Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
How do I call San Francisco from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating San Francisco as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Los_Angeles. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.