San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Time Difference

Best time for family calls

Scheduling a family call between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. takes a little planning. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C., which means there's no window that feels comfortable for everyone at the same time. The most manageable option is early evening in San Francisco — around 7 pm — which puts Washington, D.C. at 10 pm. Someone will need to stretch a little, but at least no one's setting a middle-of-the-night alarm. Weekends tend to give the most flexibility if you can agree on a time in advance.