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Time difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles

San Francisco and Los Angeles are in the same time zone

Right now

San Francisco
09:38
PDT · UTC-7
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT · UTC-7

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Best time for a call between San Francisco and Los Angeles

Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.

  • 09:00 San Francisco 09:00 Los Angeles
  • 10:00 San Francisco 10:00 Los Angeles
  • 11:00 San Francisco 11:00 Los Angeles

Hour by hour: San Francisco to Los Angeles

Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.

San Francisco (reference) Los Angeles
00:00 00:00
01:00 01:00
02:00 02:00
03:00 03:00
04:00 04:00
05:00 05:00
06:00 06:00
07:00 07:00
08:00 08:00
★ 09:00 09:00
★ 10:00 10:00
★ 11:00 11:00
12:00 12:00
13:00 13:00
14:00 14:00
15:00 15:00
16:00 16:00
17:00 17:00
18:00 18:00
19:00 19:00
20:00 20:00
21:00 21:00
22:00 22:00
23:00 23:00

Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.

Daylight saving time

Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

San Francisco and Los Angeles are in the same time zone

What is the best time to call between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

The most convenient slot is 09:00 San Francisco / 09:00 Los Angeles. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.

Does the difference between San Francisco and Los Angeles change during the year?

Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.

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