Current local time in San Francisco
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About time in San Francisco
San Francisco uses the IANA zone America/Los Angeles: UTC−8 in standard time and UTC−7 during daylight saving time. Yes. In 2026 clocks change on 8 March and 1 November.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco uses the IANA zone America/Los Angeles: UTC−8 in standard time and UTC−7 during daylight saving time.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026 clocks change on 8 March and 1 November.
What are the coordinates of San Francisco?
The city centre is at about 37.7400°, -122.4600° (Northern and Western Hemispheres).