California · United States · America/Los_Angeles
San Francisco, California, United States is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-08:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see San Francisco's time against major cities around the world, and check United States's public holidays.
San Francisco vs the World
Current time difference between San Francisco, United States and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:21 AM | UTC−4 | 3h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:21 PM | UTC+1 | 8h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:21 PM | UTC+4 | 11h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:51 PM | UTC+5:30 | 12h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:21 PM | UTC+8 | 15h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:21 PM | UTC+9 | 16h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:21 PM | UTC+10 | 17h behind |
Business Hours in San Francisco (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in San Francisco, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in San Francisco | 5:00 PM in San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| London | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Dubai | 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 9:30 PM | 5:30 AM |
| Singapore | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Sydney | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in United States
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year | — | public |
| Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Honors the civil rights leader (third Monday in January) | — | public |
| Feb 19 | Presidents' Day Honors all U.S. presidents (third Monday in February) | — | public |
| May 27 | Memorial Day Honors military personnel who died in service (last Monday in May) | — | public |
| Jun 19 | Juneteenth Commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. | — | public |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence | — | public |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day Celebrates the labor movement (first Monday in September) | — | public |
| Oct 14 | Columbus Day Honors Christopher Columbus (second Monday in October) | — | public |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day Honors military veterans | — | public |
| Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Day Day of giving thanks (fourth Thursday in November) | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco, United States is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-08:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in San Francisco right now?
The current local time in San Francisco is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows San Francisco's time against major cities worldwide.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — San Francisco moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is San Francisco's UTC / GMT offset?
San Francisco is in America/Los Angeles (UTC-08:00), switching to UTC-07:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and India?
San Francisco (UTC-08:00) is 12 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and New York?
San Francisco (UTC-08:00) is 3 hours behind New York (US Eastern Time).
What is San Francisco's airport code?
San Francisco's main airport is SFO — the IATA code many people use when searching for San Francisco time.