San Francisco to Paris time converter

Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 6:00 PM in Paris.

San Francisco PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Paris CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

San Francisco
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
Paris
France
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2+9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Paris conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Francisco (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +9h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +9h

Distance

San Francisco and Paris are 8,954 km (5,564 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Paris?

Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 6:00 PM in Paris.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Francisco (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Paris change?

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