San Francisco (Pacific) to New York (Eastern) — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → ET (UTC-4). New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead relative to San Francisco (Pacific) right now.
San Francisco (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Need the reverse? New York (Eastern) to San Francisco (Pacific) →
Sample times — PT to ET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About San Francisco (Pacific) and New York (Eastern)San Francisco (Pacific) vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) PT ET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC−4 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead
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
San Francisco (Pacific) vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | PT | ET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC−4 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
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
San Francisco to New York conversions matter when a Bay Area release time, demo, or all-hands has to be announced to East Coast staff and customers. San Francisco runs three hours behind, so afternoon in California is already evening in New York.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco (Pacific) and New York (Eastern)?
Right now the offset is about 3 hours ahead (from PT to ET). 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 San Francisco (Pacific) vs New York (Eastern)?
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 San Francisco Bay Area and the US East Coast?
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.
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