Time Zone Converter

Local Time in San Francisco, California, USA at 5pm

Fri, Nov 6, 2026
(GMT-08:00) Pacific Standard Time
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About the time in San Francisco

San Francisco, United States is in the Pacific Time time zone (PST), currently UTC-08:00.

Pacific Time observes daylight saving time, so San Francisco shifts between PST and PDT through the year — it is currently on PST.

The clock above shows the current local time in San Francisco. Use the converter to translate it to other cities and time zones.

Upcoming clock changes in San Francisco

Local time, over the next 12 months.

  1. Clocks go forward 1 hour to PDT (UTC-07:00)

    Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in Pacific Time (PST), currently UTC-08:00.
What is the UTC offset in San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently UTC-08:00.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Pacific Time switches between PST (standard) and PDT (daylight saving) during the year.
When do clocks next change in San Francisco?
On Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward 1 hour to PDT (UTC-07:00).

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