About San Francisco Time
Current Local Time in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California โ the tech capital of the world โ operates on Pacific Time (PT). During Standard Time (NovemberโMarch), SF uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8). During Daylight Saving Time (MarchโNovember), it uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7).
San Francisco and Silicon Valley power the global technology industry. The city's Pacific Time Zone shapes the daily rhythm of tech companies, venture capital meetings, and startup culture worldwide.
Silicon Valley Tech Timing
Silicon Valley โ home to Apple, Google, Facebook (Meta), Netflix, and thousands of startups โ operates on Pacific Time:
- Tech company standard hours: 9:00 AMโ6:00 PM PT (often flexible/remote)
- NASDAQ opens in San Francisco time: 6:30 AM PT (9:30 AM ET)
- NYC market close for SF traders: 1:00 PM PT (4:00 PM ET)
- Apple Park (Cupertino): Campus open to visitors; store 9:00 AMโ9:00 PM PT
- Google campus (Mountain View): Public visitor center available
- Startup pitch meetings: Often 10:00 AMโ12:00 PM PT (prime VC hours)
- Product launches: Typically 10:00 AM PT for maximum coast-to-coast coverage
Golden Gate Sunrise & Sunset
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world's most photographed structures, especially during sunrise and sunset:
- Summer solstice sunset (June 21): ~8:35 PM PT
- Winter solstice sunset (Dec 21): ~5:05 PM PT
- Best photography golden hour: 30โ60 minutes before sunset
- Marin Headlands viewpoint: Best for bridge + city backdrop at sunset
- Baker Beach: Best north-facing view, open sunrise to 10:00 PM
- Karl the Fog: SF's famous fog typically rolls in during summer afternoons
- Peak fog season: JuneโAugust (Karl's favorite months)
Check the Sun & Moon section above for today's exact sunrise and sunset times.
Startup Culture Timing
- Morning standups: 9:00โ9:30 AM PT (standard Agile/Scrum)
- Overlap with NYC: 9:00 AMโ1:00 PM PT (12:00โ4:00 PM ET)
- Overlap with London: 8:00โ10:00 AM PT (limited, London closing)
- Asia Pacific calls (Tokyo): Early morning 6:00โ8:00 AM PT
- Y Combinator Demo Day: Typically spring/fall, San Francisco
- Caltrain to SV: Rush hours 7:00โ9:00 AM and 5:00โ7:00 PM PT