San Francisco → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
How the difference works
San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 3,919 km (2,435 mi) great-circle distance.
San Francisco → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. 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 San Francisco, what time is it in Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C. from San Francisco?
About 3,919 km (2,435 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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