whattimeisthereSan Francisco to Tokyo time
The local time in San Francisco, United States and Tokyo, Japan. Pick a time in San Francisco to see the matching time in Tokyo, or add more cities.
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What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo?
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Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time: it ranges from 16 hours to 17 hours.
What is a good time for a call between San Francisco and Tokyo?
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Their 9:00 to 18:00 working days don't overlap. The easiest fit is usually early morning in San Francisco and evening in Tokyo: 08:00 in San Francisco is 01:00 in Tokyo.
What time is it in San Francisco now?
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San Francisco is currently on UTC−8. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
What time is it in Japan now?
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Tokyo is currently on UTC+9. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
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Yes. San Francisco moves from UTC−8 to UTC−7 for daylight saving time. In 2026 clocks go forward on 8 March and back on 1 November.
Does Japan have daylight saving time?
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No. Japan stays on UTC+9 all year, so its clocks never change.