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Time difference: London to San Francisco
LHR (London Heathrow Airport) → SFO (San Francisco International Airport)
-8h
San Francisco is behind
5d
est. jet-lag recovery, westbound
Reading the clocks
When it's noon in London, it's 4:00 AM in San Francisco. Good for planning calls home or coordinating with people on the other end.
Jet lag outlook
Significant jet lagCrossing 8 time zones westbound — plan roughly 5 days to feel fully adjusted. Shifting your sleep schedule 3 days before departure helps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London.
How bad will my jet lag be?
Crossing 8 time zones westbound typically takes 5 days to fully adjust to. Eastbound trips (traveling against your body clock) tend to feel worse than the same distance westbound.
What is the flight time from LHR to SFO?
The nonstop flight distance is 5,354 miles. See the full distance and flight-time breakdown for exact timing.
What's the best way to book around jet lag?
Overnight eastbound flights that land in the morning let you push through to local bedtime and adjust faster. Call CheapoTrav — our agents know which schedules on this route land at the best local time, plus unpublished phone-only fares.