Time Difference: San Francisco vs Toronto
San Francisco
6:43:45 AM PST
Friday, November 13, 2026
3h
3h
Toronto
9:43:45 AM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Quick Reference
- San Francisco
- PST (GMT-8)
PDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Toronto
- EST (GMT-5)
EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between San Francisco and Toronto?
- Toronto is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
- When is the best time to call from San Francisco to Toronto?
- 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. San Francisco uses PST and Toronto uses EST.