Time difference between Paris and San Francisco
San Francisco is usually 9 hours behind Paris, but the gap shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn because their clocks change on different dates.
Hour-by-hour conversion table
| Paris | San Francisco |
|---|
Paris and San Francisco through the year
| Paris | San Francisco | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | UTC+1 | UTC−8 | -9 h |
| July | UTC+2 | UTC−7 | -9 h |
Time zones: Paris uses Europe/Paris, San Francisco uses America/Los Angeles. How far apart are they? See the distance from Paris to San Francisco. Current local time: Paris · San Francisco.
More time differences from Paris
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Paris and San Francisco?
San Francisco is usually 9 hours behind Paris, but the gap shifts by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn because their clocks change on different dates. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.
If it is 9:00 AM in Paris, what time is it in San Francisco?
In January it is 0:00 (24-hour clock) in San Francisco; in July it is 0:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do Paris and San Francisco use daylight saving time?
Paris: yes (UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 summer). San Francisco: yes (UTC−8 standard, UTC−7 summer).