San Francisco to Seattle Time Difference

Seattle and San Francisco are in the same time zone, so there is no offset between them. The best window for a call is 9 AM–5 PM in San Francisco, which is 9 AM–5 PM in Seattle — an 8-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. San Francisco and Seattle change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.

• When it's 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 AM in Seattle.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Seattle, it's 9:00 AM in San Francisco.

Seattle is currently in the same time zone as San Francisco.

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in San Francisco and Seattle overlap for 8 hours. 9 AM–5 PM in San Francisco is 9 AM–5 PM in Seattle. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

On November 1, 2026, both San Francisco and Seattle shift for daylight saving. After that, Seattle will be the same time as San Francisco (currently the same time as San Francisco). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• San Francisco is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Seattle ahead of or behind San Francisco?

Seattle is neither ahead of nor behind San Francisco — both cities share the same time zone.

Are Seattle and San Francisco in the same time zone?

Seattle and San Francisco share the same time zone.

What time is 9 AM in San Francisco in Seattle?

9:00 AM in San Francisco is 9:00 AM in Seattle.

What time is noon in San Francisco in Seattle?

12:00 PM in San Francisco is 12:00 PM in Seattle.

What time is 5 PM in San Francisco in Seattle?

5:00 PM in San Francisco is 5:00 PM in Seattle. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in San Francisco in Seattle?

3:00 PM in San Francisco is 3:00 PM in Seattle.

Is San Francisco currently observing daylight saving time?

San Francisco is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Seattle currently observing daylight saving time?

Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do San Francisco and Seattle observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, both San Francisco and Seattle shift for daylight saving. After that, Seattle will be the same time as San Francisco (currently the same time as San Francisco). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Seattle from San Francisco?

Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in San Francisco, which is 9 AM–5 PM in Seattle.

When is the best time to call San Francisco from Seattle?

Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in Seattle, which is 9 AM–5 PM in San Francisco.

San Francisco (PDT) to Seattle (PDT) — how do I convert quickly?

No math needed — both cities are in the same time zone. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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