Live local time
What time is it in São Francisco?
São Francisco time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in São Francisco. São Francisco observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (GMT−3). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in São Francisco? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind São Francisco is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
São Francisco time — FAQ
What time is it in São Francisco right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in São Francisco (America/Sao_Paulo, GMT−3). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is São Francisco in?
São Francisco uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, currently GMT−3.
Does São Francisco observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if São Francisco changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.