Current time in San Francisco, United States

San Francisco follows Pacific Time (PT). Note: San Francisco shares the same time zone as Los Angeles, Seattle, and Las Vegas.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: Pacific Time (PT)
• Standard time: PST (UTC −8:00)
• Summer time: PDT (UTC −7:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: America/Los_Angeles

Time difference from San Francisco:

• San Francisco ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 17–19 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• San Francisco ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 19–21 hours ahead
• San Francisco ↔ New York: NY is 3 hours ahead
• San Francisco ↔ Chicago: Chicago is 2 hours ahead
• San Francisco ↔ London: London is usually 8 hours ahead (sometimes 7 during DST transition weeks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. San Francisco switches between PST (UTC −8) and PDT (UTC −7).

What time zone is San Francisco in?
Pacific Time (PT).

Is San Francisco the same time as Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles and San Francisco both follow Pacific Time.