Current Time in San Francisco, California
Check the current time in San Francisco, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in San Francisco.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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About Time in San Francisco
San Francisco follows Pacific Time (PT). Home to the Golden Gate Bridge and a thriving tech ecosystem, the city observes PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) in summer. San Francisco time is a global reference for the tech industry.
The current time in San Francisco is displayed above and updates every second. Today in San Francisco, the sun rises at approximately 6:22 AM and sets at approximately 7:56 PM. The current date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to San Francisco, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for San Francisco, California and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Francisco observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone with an offset of GMT-07:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Francisco?
Today, sunrise in San Francisco is at approximately 6:22 AM and sunset at approximately 7:56 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
The current time in San Francisco is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026