Mexico City to San Francisco Time Converter
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City right now. 9:00 AM in Mexico City is 7:00 AM in San Francisco.
Time now: Mexico City and San Francisco
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Mexico City and San Francisco are about 3,038 km (1,888 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Mexico City is on CST (UTC-06:00) and San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Mexico City to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Mexico City | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet between Mexico City and San Francisco
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Mexico City = 9:00 AM – 4:00 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 Mexico City and San Francisco change?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City. 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 1 hour behind Mexico City from then (it was 2 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City from then (it was 1 hour before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Mexico City is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Mexico City.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Mexico City and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Mexico City to San Francisco?
Subtract 2 hours from the Mexico City time to get the San Francisco time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Mexico City is 7:00 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 4:23 PM in San Francisco on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:23 PM in Mexico City.
Does the time difference between Mexico City and San Francisco change during the year?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 1 hour behind Mexico City from then (it was 2 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Mexico City from then (it was 1 hour before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Mexico City and San Francisco?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Mexico City = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM San Francisco. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.