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Time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco
United States · Pacific Daylight Time
12:46 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Washington, D.C.
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:46 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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San Francisco to Washington, D.C. time converter

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

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. San Francisco is on UTC−7 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−4.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in San Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from San Francisco?

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

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when Washington, D.C. will be 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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