New York (Eastern) to San Francisco (Pacific) — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → PT (UTC-7). San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
San Francisco (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
Need the reverse? San Francisco (Pacific) to New York (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to PT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and San Francisco (Pacific)New York (Eastern) vs San Francisco (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) ET PT Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC−8 San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC−7 San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC−8 San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York (Eastern) vs San Francisco (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | ET | PT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC−8 | San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC−7 | San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC−8 | San Francisco (Pacific) is 3 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York to San Francisco is the Eastern-to-Pacific corridor that runs US tech: East Coast product managers syncing with Bay Area engineering, earnings calls, and investor updates. San Francisco is three hours behind New York, so a 12:00 PM Eastern meeting is a 9:00 AM start on the West Coast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and San Francisco (Pacific)?
Right now the offset is about 3 hours behind (from ET to PT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs San Francisco (Pacific)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and the San Francisco Bay Area?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
What time is 9 AM in New York in San Francisco?
9:00 AM Eastern is 6:00 AM Pacific — usually too early for a West Coast meeting. Noon to 3:00 PM Eastern (9:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific) is the reliable overlap window.
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