Geographic position of San Francisco
San Francisco is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.7749° N, 122.4194° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,205 km (2,613 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,814 km (3,613 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,224 km (8,838 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,772 km (6,693 mi) west
San Francisco lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of San Francisco
With a population of 827,526, San Francisco ranks as the 21st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from San Francisco.
Current local time at the airport is 04:31:13.
Daylight saving time changes in San Francisco
San Francisco uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call San Francisco
Business hours in San Francisco (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from San Francisco
Compare time in San Francisco with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts San Francisco at UTC-7.
What time is it in San Francisco right now?
The current local time in San Francisco is 04:31:13 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to San Francisco?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the nearest airport to San Francisco, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:31:13.
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