Washington, D.C. to San Francisco time converter

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C.. When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 6:00 AM in San Francisco.

Washington, D.C. EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Washington, D.C. to San Francisco conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Washington, D.C. and San Francisco 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 Washington, D.C. and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C..

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 6:00 AM in San Francisco.

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

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

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

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