Current Time in San Francisco, United States

 

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Location: San Francisco, United States

Population: 827,526

Type: Administrative capital

Elevation: 16 m above sea level

Coordinates: 37.7749, -122.4194 View on Google Maps

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About the Time in San Francisco

Check the current time in San Francisco, United States. See the local time, date, timezone, and daylight saving information for San Francisco.

The local time in San Francisco, United States is shown above. Check the local date, timezone, and daylight saving details on this page.

This location uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. This location observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes during the year.

Use it for meetings, travel, livestreams, market hours, and international calls. City facts, a map, time differences, and links to related places appear when data is available.

How to use this world clock

  1. Open this page to see the live local time, date, and timezone.
  2. Compare with your time or other cities using the comparison tool below.
  3. Set an alarm based on local time if you need a reminder for that timezone.
  4. Bookmark the page for quick access whenever you need to check the time.
Current Time in San Francisco, United States – World Clock

Timezone in San Francisco

San Francisco uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. During daylight saving time the UTC offset shifts by one hour.

Related time tools

Need a countdown? Try the Online Timer. Need a reminder? Use the Online Alarm Clock. Want to measure elapsed time? Use the Online Stopwatch. Need a simple live clock? Use the Online Clock.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in San Francisco right now?
The clock above shows the current local time in San Francisco, including seconds and the date. It updates automatically in your browser.
What timezone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Yes. San Francisco observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.
What does this San Francisco page show?
Local time, date, timezone, daylight saving details, time differences, related city links, and city facts such as population, coordinates, and a map when available.
Can I set an alarm for local time in San Francisco?
Yes. Open the alarm clock from this page — it uses local time in San Francisco even if you are in another timezone.
How can I check the time in another city?
Open other city pages from the related links or the main world clock landing page. Use the compare tool to view several cities side by side.
Can I bookmark or share this page?
Yes. Each city page has a stable URL. Bookmark it or share it with others who need to check the time in San Francisco.