San Francisco to Buenos Aires time converter
Buenos Aires is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
San Francisco PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Buenos Aires ART
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:45 PM in San Francisco, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
San Francisco to Buenos Aires conversion table
Every hour of today in San Francisco and the matching time in Buenos Aires. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| San Francisco | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Francisco (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because San Francisco and Buenos Aires switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +4h
Distance
San Francisco and Buenos Aires are 10,411 km (6,469 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What time is it in Buenos Aires when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?
When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
When is the best time to call Buenos Aires from San Francisco?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Francisco (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires).
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Buenos Aires change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.