San Francisco to Houston time converter

Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 11:00 AM in Houston.

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Houston CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Texas, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5+2h
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8:08 PM in San Francisco, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Houston conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Francisco and Houston 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

San Francisco and Houston 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 San Francisco and Houston?

Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 11:00 AM in Houston.

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

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

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Houston change?

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