San Francisco to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Francisco
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in San Francisco (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Francisco and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026: +3h
  • Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +3h

Distance

San Francisco and Washington, D.C. are 3,919 km (2,435 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from San Francisco?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in San Francisco (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. change?

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