Amsterdam to San Francisco time converter
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam. When it is 9:00 AM in Amsterdam, it is 12:00 AM in San Francisco.
Amsterdam CEST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
San Francisco PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:36 PM in Amsterdam, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Amsterdam to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of today in Amsterdam and the matching time in San Francisco. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Amsterdam | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Amsterdam (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Francisco): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Amsterdam and San Francisco switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -9h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -9h
Distance
Amsterdam and San Francisco are 8,772 km (5,451 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in Amsterdam?
When it is 9:00 AM in Amsterdam, it is 12:00 AM in San Francisco.
When is the best time to call San Francisco from Amsterdam?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Amsterdam (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Francisco): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Amsterdam and San Francisco change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.