London to San Francisco Time Converter
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London right now. 9:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in San Francisco.
Time now: London and San Francisco
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
London and San Francisco are about 8,616 km (5,354 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now London is on GMT (UTC+00:00) and San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00).
London to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| London | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious 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 |
Best time to meet between London and San Francisco
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM London = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM San Francisco
Does the time difference between London and San Francisco change?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 8 hours behind London. 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 7 hours behind London from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 7 hours behind London from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in San Francisco.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in London.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
How do I convert London to San Francisco?
Subtract 8 hours from the London time to get the San Francisco time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in San Francisco. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
It is 3:24 PM in San Francisco on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:24 PM in London.
Does the time difference between London and San Francisco change during the year?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 8 hours behind London. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 7 hours behind London from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 7 hours behind London from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between London and San Francisco?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM London = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM San Francisco. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.