Time Difference: New York City vs San Francisco
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York City.
Quick Reference
- New York City
- EDT (GMT-4)
EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- San Francisco
- PDT (GMT-7)
PST starts on Nov 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between New York City and San Francisco?
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York City.
- When is the best time to call from New York City to San Francisco?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. New York City uses EDT and San Francisco uses PDT.