San Francisco, CA is on Pacific Time, UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
Pacific Time. UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour | UTC−7 |
| Nov 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC−8 |
San Francisco uses Pacific Time (PST / PDT). UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Yes. San Francisco changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Francisco all year.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco all year.