Auckland → San Francisco: Time Difference
San Francisco is 19 hours behind Auckland.
How the difference works
Auckland uses Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12 standard time) and San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 20 hours behind Auckland. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 10,508 km (6,529 mi) great-circle distance.
Auckland → San Francisco, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and San Francisco?
In standard time, San Francisco is 20 hours behind Auckland. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Auckland, what time is it in San Francisco?
In standard time it is 13:00 the previous day in San Francisco. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is San Francisco from Auckland?
About 10,508 km (6,529 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.