Current Time in San Francisco

Summary

See the exact current time and date in San Francisco, California, live-updated every second.

How it works

1. Your browser reads the current UTC time.
2. JavaScript converts it to the America/Los_Angeles timezone using the Intl API.
3. The clock display refreshes every second automatically.
4. The UTC offset and DST status are computed from the live timezone data.
5. No server requests are made — everything runs locally in your browser.

Use cases

• Check what time it is in San Francisco before scheduling a call.
• Verify the current PST or PDT offset for logging or API timestamps.
• Quickly confirm whether San Francisco is observing Daylight Saving Time.
• Use as a reference when coordinating meetings across time zones.
• Embed in a workflow to track business hours on the US West Coast.
• Confirm the exact date in San Francisco when near midnight UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions