What time is it in San Francisco?
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San Francisco is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone (). In San Francisco it is currently --:--:--. San Francisco is located in United States. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 4 hours behind — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 08:00 in San Francisco. San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was painted its iconic orange — officially "international orange" — so it would be visible through the frequent coastal fog.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 4 hours ahead |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 8 hours ahead |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 8 hours ahead |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 3 hours ahead |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 16 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 11 hours ahead |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in United States
- Jul 04Independence Dayin 22 days
- Nov 26Thanksgivingin 167 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About San Francisco
San Francisco is the cultural and financial capital of Northern California and the heart of Silicon Valley. Famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, steep hills, cable cars and a vibrant tech scene. Levi's Stadium in nearby Santa Clara hosts the 2026 World Cup matches for the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Population
- 815,000
- Metro area
- 4,700,000
- Official language
- Inglês
- Currency
- Dólar (USD)
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures year-round. Famous for summer fog — locals call it Karl. Rarely exceeds 20°C even in summer.
- Did you know?
- San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was painted its iconic orange — officially "international orange" — so it would be visible through the frequent coastal fog.
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
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Frequently asked questions about San Francisco
What time is it in San Francisco now?
The current time in San Francisco is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7).
What's the time difference between San Francisco and São Paulo?
The difference between San Francisco and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 4 hours behind.
What's the time difference between San Francisco and Lisbon?
The difference between San Francisco and Lisbon is 8 hours behind.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Yes, San Francisco observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks shift forward 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in autumn.
How do I call San Francisco from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +1 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in United States?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day; Jul 04 — Independence Day
What are typical business hours in San Francisco?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm