San Francisco time zone facts
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
| UTC offset | UTC-8 (standard) · UTC-7 (daylight) |
| Daylight saving | Observed, next change Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Country | the United States · dialling code +1 |
| Same time zone | Los Angeles |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco uses the America/Los Angeles time zone, which is UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 during daylight saving time.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes, San Francisco shifts its clocks, so its UTC offset moves between UTC-8 and UTC-7 across the year.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in San Francisco, updating every second, along with today's UTC offset.
The clock updates live from your device using its built-in time-zone database; nothing is sent anywhere. Offsets and daylight-saving dates are accurate for planning, a very out-of-date device can lag a recent rule change.