Port Moresby×San Francisco
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Port Moresby uses the PGK (K) and San Francisco uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Port Moresby drives on the left, San Francisco on the right.
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK · K)
- Language
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Port Moresby and San Francisco?
Port Moresby is 17 hours behind San Francisco. Port Moresby runs on GMT+10 and San Francisco on GMT-7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Port Moresby from San Francisco?
About 10,684 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 13h 4m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Port Moresby and San Francisco use?
Port Moresby uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, K); San Francisco uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Port Moresby from San Francisco?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +675, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Port Moresby and San Francisco?
Both Papua New Guinea and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Port Moresby also has Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin; San Francisco adds no other official tongue.
Do Port Moresby and San Francisco drive on the same side of the road?
No. Papua New Guinea drives on the left, United States on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.