Honolulu → San Francisco: Time Difference
San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu.
How the difference works
Honolulu uses Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10 standard time) and San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 2 hours ahead of Honolulu. San Francisco observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 3,854 km (2,395 mi) great-circle distance.
Honolulu → San Francisco, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Honolulu and San Francisco?
In standard time, San Francisco is 2 hours ahead of Honolulu. San Francisco observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Honolulu, what time is it in San Francisco?
In standard time it is 11:00 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 Honolulu?
About 3,854 km (2,395 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.