San Francisco to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

San Francisco CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Francisco
El Salvador
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6
Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San Francisco (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

San Francisco and Los Angeles are 3,784 km (2,351 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Francisco.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from San Francisco?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San Francisco (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.