Time San Francisco - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 7 h (PDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 8 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 7 h (PDT) |
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What time is it in San Francisco?
The current time in San Francisco is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. San Francisco is in United States, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. San Francisco is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −7:00. The next clock change in San Francisco is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −3:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 09:00 in San Francisco.
Time zone and clock changes in San Francisco
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −7:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −3:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in San Francisco
Today, October 28, 2026, the sun rises in San Francisco at 07:31 and sets at 18:15 (local time), giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:53.
More about San Francisco
See the location and GPS coordinates of San Francisco, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between San Francisco and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in San Francisco
What time is it in San Francisco right now?
The current time in San Francisco is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −3:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 09:00 in San Francisco.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
San Francisco is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −7:00. The next clock change in San Francisco is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in San Francisco?
Today, October 28, 2026, the sun rises in San Francisco at 07:31 and sets at 18:15 (local time), giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:53.
