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