Time difference between Miami and San Francisco

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Miami.

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Miami 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 Miami and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Miami. Miami is on UTC−4 and San Francisco is on UTC−7.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Miami, it is 6:00 AM in San Francisco.

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

The best time to call or meet is 12:00 PM–6:00 PM in Miami (9:00 AM–3:00 PM in San Francisco), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Miami and San Francisco change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when San Francisco will be 2 hours behind Miami.

Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. More: time in Miami · time in San Francisco