Time difference between Toronto and San Francisco

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Toronto.

Canada · Eastern Standard Time

7:31 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:31 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Toronto to San Francisco time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Toronto and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Toronto. Toronto is on UTC−5 and San Francisco is on UTC−8.

What time is it in San Francisco when it is 9 AM in Toronto?

When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 6:00 AM in San Francisco.

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

The best time to call or meet is 12:00 PM–6:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM–3:00 PM in San Francisco), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Toronto and San Francisco?

Both Toronto and San Francisco usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Toronto and San Francisco change?

No. Neither Toronto nor San Francisco changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Toronto is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. More: time in Toronto · time in San Francisco