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San Francisco to Cebu: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet

Cebu is 15–16 hours ahead of San Francisco, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 6 PM–8 PM in San Francisco, which is 9 AM–11 AM in Cebu (when you're 15 hours apart).

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Hours you're both awake

  • 5 PM–11 PM in San Francisco = 8 AM–2 PM in Cebu

About 6 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →

How far apart you are

11,308 km (7,027 mi)

About 14.5 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Tokyo, Japan: 8,272 km (5,140 mi) from San Francisco, 3,240 km (2,013 mi) from Cebu
  • Honolulu, United States: 3,854 km (2,395 mi) from San Francisco, 8,386 km (5,211 mi) from Cebu
  • Osaka, Japan: 8,643 km (5,370 mi) from San Francisco, 2,955 km (1,836 mi) from Cebu

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Making San Francisco–Cebu work

  • At 15 hours apart, one of you is asleep for most of the other's day. Agree who flexes on which days, so the late calls are shared.
  • Lean on asynchronous rituals: a daily question you both answer, photos of your day, a letter you each add to.
  • Plan one long weekend call a week, when nobody has work in the morning.

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Questions couples ask

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Cebu?

Cebu is 15–16 hours ahead of San Francisco, depending on the time of year.

What is the best time to call between San Francisco and Cebu?

The best time to call is usually 6 PM–8 PM in San Francisco, which is 9 AM–11 AM in Cebu (when you're 15 hours apart). That gives you about 6 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.

How far is San Francisco from Cebu?

11,308 km (7,027 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 14.5 hours.

Where can a couple meet halfway between San Francisco and Cebu?

The fairest cities to meet in are Tokyo, Honolulu, Osaka. Tokyo is 8,272 km (5,140 mi) from San Francisco and 3,240 km (2,013 mi) from Cebu.