New York to San Francisco Time Converter
Convert New York to San Francisco instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
New York
EST
4:32
San Francisco
PST
1:32
New York and San Francisco are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and PDT.
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How the New York to San Francisco time difference works
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York. New York (EST) is a city in United States. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM New York 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
New York offset
UTC-5
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
New York to San Francisco conversion chart
| New York (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 New York (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
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
New York to San Francisco questions
Is San Francisco ahead of or behind New York?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York. So 9:00 AM New York is 6:00 AM San Francisco, and 5:00 PM New York is 2:00 PM San Francisco.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 12:00 PM New York?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) New York in New York, it is 9:00 AM San Francisco in San Francisco.
How many hours difference is there between New York and San Francisco?
There is a 3 hours difference. San Francisco (PST) runs 3 hours behind New York (EST).
Do New York and San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Both New York 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 New York and San Francisco?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM San Francisco). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both New York and San Francisco.
Which cities use New York and San Francisco?
New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC). San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana.