Current Time in San Francisco, United States
San Francisco is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of San Francisco
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Los_Angeles |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
Time difference between San Francisco and other cities
Daylight saving time in San Francisco
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
San Francisco time FAQ
What time is it in San Francisco right now?
San Francisco is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in San Francisco, updated every second.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.