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Looking for the current time in San Francisco? San Francisco is located in United States and follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The current time offset is UTC-8. This clock updates in real-time to help you schedule calls and meetings in San Francisco.
San Francisco operates on the America/Los_Angeles timezone, which is UTC-8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This city observes Daylight Saving Time, meaning clocks are adjusted forward by one hour during warmer months to maximize daylight hours.
When planning international calls, meetings, or travel to San Francisco, understanding the local time is crucial. Business hours in United States typically run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, though this can vary by industry and season.
| Time in San Francisco | Status | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Early Morning | Pre-work calls, early meetings |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Peak Business | Business calls, meetings |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | Avoid scheduling important calls |
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Peak Business | Business calls, meetings |
| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Evening | Personal calls, casual meetings |
The main international airport serving San Francisco is SFO. When booking flights, remember to account for the time difference—San Francisco is UTC-8 from UTC. Adjust your watch as soon as you land to help combat jet lag.
Since San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, be sure to check if DST is active when you travel. The time difference from your home city may change by an hour during transition periods.
San Francisco is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone, which is UTC-8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This timezone covers this region of United States.
Yes, San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are moved forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Our clock automatically adjusts to show the correct local time whether DST is active or not.
The current time in San Francisco is displayed in the live clock at the top of this page. This clock updates in real-time and automatically accounts for any timezone changes, including Daylight Saving Time transitions when applicable.
To convert San Francisco time (UTC-8) to your local time: 1) Determine your local UTC offset. 2) Calculate the difference between your offset and UTC-8. 3) Add or subtract that difference from the San Francisco time. For easier conversion, use our homepage world clock to compare multiple cities at once.
Standard business hours in San Francisco, United States are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. However, this varies by industry. Banks, government offices, and retail stores may have different hours. Always confirm specific business hours before scheduling important meetings.
The primary language spoken in San Francisco is English. English is one of the main languages.
