Zone Name
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
15.7°
Live Global Time
Current time in San Francisco
Live local time in San Francisco, California, United States. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC -7
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
−7 h
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
Day Length: --h --m
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Moonrise
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Moonset
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San Francisco Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for San Francisco, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
Need neighboring cities in California? Use the links on this page to compare local time and daylight context without switching tools.
Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in San Francisco?
The current local time in San Francisco updates live on this page. The timezone is Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), with a UTC offset of UTC -7.
What timezone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco currently uses the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) timezone (UTC -7). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in San Francisco?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for San Francisco in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether San Francisco observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
How can I compare nearby cities in California?
Use the Nearby Cities list for California to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
Nearby Cities
Live local time in San Francisco, California, United States. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
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