EST to San Francisco Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to San Francisco instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:31
San Francisco
PST
1:31
EST and San Francisco are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and PDT.
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How the EST to San Francisco time difference works
San Francisco is 3 hours behind EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM San Francisco. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
3 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
EST offset
UTC-5
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
EST to San Francisco conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | San Francisco (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM San Francisco). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
EST to San Francisco questions
Is San Francisco ahead of or behind EST?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 6:00 AM San Francisco, and 5:00 PM EST is 2:00 PM San Francisco.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 9:00 AM San Francisco in San Francisco.
How many hours difference is there between EST and San Francisco?
There is a 3 hours difference. San Francisco (PST) runs 3 hours behind Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and San Francisco observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 3 hours difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and San Francisco?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM San Francisco). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and San Francisco.
Which cities use EST and San Francisco?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana.