Berlin to San Francisco time converter
San Francisco is 5 hours behind Berlin. When it is 9:00 AM in Berlin, it is 4:00 AM in San Francisco.
Berlin CEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
San Francisco ART
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:29 PM in Berlin, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Berlin to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of today in Berlin and the matching time in San Francisco. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Berlin | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Berlin (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in San Francisco).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Berlin and San Francisco switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h
Distance
Berlin and San Francisco are 11,840 km (7,357 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Berlin and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 5 hours behind Berlin.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in Berlin?
When it is 9:00 AM in Berlin, it is 4:00 AM in San Francisco.
When is the best time to call San Francisco from Berlin?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Berlin (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in San Francisco).
Does the time difference between Berlin 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.