Houston to San Francisco time converter

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston. When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 7:00 AM in San Francisco.

Houston CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Houston
Texas, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
San Francisco
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Houston to San Francisco conversion table

Every hour of today in Houston and the matching time in San Francisco. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

HoustonSan Francisco
12:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Houston (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in San Francisco).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Houston and San Francisco switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Houston and San Francisco are 2,643 km (1,642 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Houston and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston.

What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in Houston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 7:00 AM in San Francisco.

When is the best time to call San Francisco from Houston?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Houston (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in San Francisco).

Does the time difference between Houston 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.