Current Time in San Francisco, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

PST

IANA Identifier

America/Los_Angeles

UTC Offset

UTC−8

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

37.7749°, -122.4194°

Population

874K

Nearby Airports

• San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 21 km

Nearby Cities

• Las Vegas — United States
• Los Angeles — United States
• Portland — United States
• Sacramento — United States
• San Diego — United States
• Seattle — United States
• Anchorage — United States
• Denver — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is San Francisco in?

San Francisco is in the PST time zone (America/Los_Angeles), which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does San Francisco observe Daylight Saving Time?

San Francisco uses the America/Los_Angeles IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in San Francisco?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in San Francisco, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for San Francisco?

San Francisco has a UTC offset of UTC−8. This means it is 8 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve San Francisco?

San Francisco is served by San Francisco International Airport (SFO).