New York to San Francisco time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Francisco CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
San Francisco
El Salvador
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to San Francisco conversion table

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

New YorkSan 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 New York (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in San Francisco).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -2h

Distance

New York and San Francisco are 3,302 km (2,052 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2 hours behind New York.

What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in New York?

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

When is the best time to call San Francisco from New York?

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

Does the time difference between New York 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.