Convert San Francisco Time to New York City
Day starts 3 hours later in San Francisco
Quick time conversions: San Francisco → New York City
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
At 4:00 PM San Francisco time, you're looking at 7:00 PM in New York City.
What time is 7:00 PM San Francisco in New York City?—10:00 PM
2:00 PMin San Francisco→5:00 PMin New York City
When it's 12:00 PM in San Francisco, the time in New York City is 3:00 PM.
8:00 AMin San Francisco→11:00 AMin New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time separates San Francisco and New York City?
Currently San Francisco (America/Los_Angeles) and New York City (America/New_York) differ by 3 hours.
When are both San Francisco and New York City in working hours simultaneously?
You have 5 hours of mutual business hours. 09:00 San Francisco / 12:00 New York City is typically the sweet spot.
Is the 3 hours difference between San Francisco and New York City stable right now?
Neither San Francisco nor New York City has a DST transition this week. The 3 hours gap remains consistent.
If it's noon in San Francisco, what time is it in New York City?
12:00 PM in San Francisco is 3:00 PM in New York City at the same moment.
How do I convert San Francisco time to New York City time?
Use the interactive slider above. Drag it to any San Francisco hour and all locations update instantly. Or type "3pm" / "15:00" in the search bar.
What public holidays should I keep in mind when scheduling between San Francisco and New York City?
Labour Day falls on September 7 in San Francisco. If you have meetings around that date, confirm availability in advance.
What time zones do San Francisco and New York City use?
America/Los_Angeles covers San Francisco; America/New_York covers New York City. This gives a 3 hours difference.
9 AM San Francisco time converts to what in New York City?
9:00 AM in San Francisco = 12:00 PM in New York City. That's within standard working hours in New York City.
When I leave the office at 5 PM in San Francisco, what time is it in New York City?
5:00 PM in San Francisco = 8:00 PM in New York City. Your New York City contact has likely finished for the day — expect a reply next morning.
How does the time change when traveling from San Francisco to New York City?
Traveling from San Francisco to New York City means you lose 3 hours in local time. Most people adjust within a day.
San Francisco ↔ New York City
5h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing morning hours (05:00–13:00)
San Francisco
New York City
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.