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Time Difference: Los Angeles to San Francisco

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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🇺🇸San FranciscoUTC-8
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Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5
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San Francisco, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
0 hours
Los Angeles and San Francisco are in the same timezone
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Los Angeles vs San Francisco timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while San Francisco (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and San Francisco

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am–5pm in San Francisco. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesSan FranciscoStatus
6am6amLos Angeles early, San Francisco early
7am7amLos Angeles early, San Francisco early
8am8amLos Angeles early, San Francisco early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmLos Angeles evening, San Francisco evening
6pm6pmLos Angeles evening, San Francisco evening
7pm7pmLos Angeles evening, San Francisco evening
8pm8pmLos Angeles evening, San Francisco evening
9pm9pmLos Angeles evening, San Francisco evening
10pm10pmLos Angeles late evening, San Francisco late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Los Angeles and San Francisco

Both Los Angeles and San Francisco observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at the same time year-round.

Distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco

Great-circle distance
559 km
Direct flight time
~1h 39m

Los Angeles and San Francisco are 559 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 39m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Los Angeles and San Francisco are currently at the same time.
Is Los Angeles ahead of San Francisco?
Los Angeles and San Francisco are currently at the same time.
What time is it in San Francisco when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 9am in San Francisco.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am–5pm in San Francisco. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Los Angeles and San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and San Francisco observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Los Angeles and San Francisco?
Los Angeles and San Francisco are 559 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 39 minutes.