Los Angeles to San Francisco Time Difference
San Francisco is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles
24-Hour Comparison
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco
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Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.
Best Time to Call
On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).
- 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM in Los Angeles10:00 AM – 05:00 PM in San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
- San Francisco is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is currently UTC-7 and San Francisco is UTC-6.
- Is San Francisco ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
- San Francisco is ahead of Los Angeles.
- What is the best time to call San Francisco from Los Angeles?
- On a typical weekday, the best time is 09:00 AM–04:00 PM in Los Angeles (10:00 AM–05:00 PM in San Francisco), when both cities are within business hours.
- Does the time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco change during the year?
- Yes. Los Angeles and San Francisco don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.