Paris to San Francisco time converter

San Francisco is 5 hours behind Paris. When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 4:00 AM in San Francisco.

Paris CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Francisco ART

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

France
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
Argentina
Wed, Oct 21
ARTUTC-3-5h
Finding your time zone…

11:06 PM in Paris, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Paris to San Francisco conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in San Francisco).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Paris 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

Paris and San Francisco are 10,969 km (6,816 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Paris and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 5 hours behind Paris.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 4:00 AM in San Francisco.

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

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in San Francisco).

Does the time difference between Paris 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.