PlanetClocksCurrent local time in San Francisco
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- IANA zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−8
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−7
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Population
- 827,526
- Coordinates
- 37.77° N, 122.42° W
- Elevation
- 16 m
San Francisco is a city in the United States, in California, with a population of about 827,526. It uses the Pacific Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles).
San Francisco observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−8 and summer time is UTC−7. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Las Vegas.
Because San Francisco lies at 37.77° N, 122.42° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 47 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 33 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:48 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in the Pacific Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is UTC−8 (UTC−7 during daylight saving time).
Does San Francisco have daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco switches between UTC−8 (standard time) and UTC−7 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco all year round.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Francisco?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 8:35 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:21 AM and sets at about 4:54 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Los Angeles United States · 560 km ·
- Las Vegas United States · 670 km ·
- San Diego United States · 740 km ·
- Tijuana Mexico · 770 km ·
- Phoenix United States · 1,050 km ·
- Seattle United States · 1,090 km ·