Time difference
Time difference between Beijing and San Francisco
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
San Francisco is currently 15 hours behind Beijing.
Beijing • GMT+8
9:16 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
San Francisco • PDT
6:16 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Beijing and San Francisco do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Beijing, or a 6–8 PM meeting in San Francisco.
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| Beijing | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 5:00 PM (prev day) |
| 12 PM | 9:00 PM (prev day) |
| 3 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 6:00 AM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 16 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is San Francisco than Beijing?
- San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing.
- What time is 9 AM in Beijing in San Francisco?
- 9:00 AM in Beijing is 6:00 PM the previous day in San Francisco.
- Do Beijing and San Francisco observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 16 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call San Francisco from Beijing?
- Beijing and San Francisco business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Beijing or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.