San Francisco to Toronto Time Converter
Convert San Francisco to Toronto instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
San Francisco
PST
1:31
Toronto
EST
4:31
San Francisco and Toronto are on daylight savings right now, shown as PDT and EDT.
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How the San Francisco to Toronto time difference works
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. For example, 9:00 AM San Francisco is 12:00 PM Toronto. 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
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
Toronto offset
UTC-5
San Francisco to Toronto conversion chart
| San Francisco (PST) | Toronto (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM San Francisco (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Toronto). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
San Francisco to Toronto questions
Is Toronto ahead of or behind San Francisco?
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. So 9:00 AM San Francisco is 12:00 PM Toronto, and 5:00 PM San Francisco is 8:00 PM Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it is 12:00 PM San Francisco?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) San Francisco in San Francisco, it is 3:00 PM Toronto in Toronto.
How many hours difference is there between San Francisco and Toronto?
There is a 3 hours difference. Toronto (EST) runs 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (PST).
Do San Francisco and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Both San Francisco and Toronto 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 San Francisco and Toronto?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM San Francisco (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Toronto). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both San Francisco and Toronto.
Which cities use San Francisco and Toronto?
San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana. Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton.