London to San Francisco Time Converter
Convert London to San Francisco instantly.
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London
BST
8:19
San Francisco
PST
12:19
London and San Francisco are on daylight savings right now, shown as BST and PDT.
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How the London to San Francisco time difference works
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM London is 1:00 AM San Francisco. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
London offset
UTC+0
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
London to San Francisco conversion chart
| London (BST) | San Francisco (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
London to San Francisco questions
Is San Francisco ahead of or behind London?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London. So 9:00 AM London is 1:00 AM San Francisco, and 5:00 PM London is 9:00 AM San Francisco.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 12:00 PM London?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) London in London, it is 4:00 AM San Francisco in San Francisco.
How many hours difference is there between London and San Francisco?
There is a 8 hours difference. San Francisco (PST) runs 8 hours behind London (BST).
Do London and San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Both London and San Francisco observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and San Francisco?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in London and San Francisco does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use London and San Francisco?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana.