Time difference between Houston and San Francisco

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston.

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Houston to San Francisco time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Houston and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston. Houston is on UTC−5 and San Francisco is on UTC−7.

What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in Houston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 7:00 AM in San Francisco.

When is the best time to call San Francisco from Houston?

The best time to call or meet is 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Houston (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in San Francisco), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Houston and San Francisco change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when San Francisco will be 1 hour behind Houston.

Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco. More: time in Houston · time in San Francisco