🇺🇸 San Francisco

San Francisco runs on UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:05 AMSunset 8:29 PM(local)

San Francisco: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
San FranciscoUTC-7PDT
Dialing code+1
Population827,526
Coordinates37.77°N, 122.42°W
Elevation16 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in San Francisco right now?
San Francisco runs on UTC-7 (PDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is on UTC-7 (PDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does San Francisco use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
San Francisco commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).