Time Difference between New York and San Francisco

New York, United States and San Francisco, United States are separated by a time difference of 3 hours. When it's noon in New York, it's 3 hours earlier in San Francisco.

New York operates on America/New York timezone, while San Francisco uses America/Los Angeles. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 3 hours difference, scheduling calls between New York and San Francisco is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between New York and San Francisco is approximately 4,129 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.