Auckland to San Francisco Time Converter
San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland right now. 9:00 AM in Auckland is 12:00 PM in San Francisco (the day before).
Time now: Auckland and San Francisco
San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 21 hours at some times of the year and 19 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Auckland and San Francisco are about 10,508 km (6,529 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13:00) and San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Auckland to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Auckland | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Auckland and San Francisco
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Auckland = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Auckland and San Francisco change?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 20 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 21 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 19 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 20 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 20 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Auckland is 12:00 PM (previous day) to 9:00 PM (previous day) in San Francisco.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 6:00 AM (next day) to 3:00 PM (next day) in Auckland.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 21 hours at some times of the year and 19 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Auckland to San Francisco?
Subtract 21 hours from the Auckland time to get the San Francisco time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Auckland is 12:00 PM in San Francisco (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
It is 4:20 PM in San Francisco on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:20 PM in Auckland.
Does the time difference between Auckland and San Francisco change during the year?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 20 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 21 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 19 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 20 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 20 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Auckland and San Francisco?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Auckland = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.