Chicago to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in San Rafael.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Rafael CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
San Rafael
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to San Rafael conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in San Rafael. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoSan Rafael
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in San Rafael).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and San Rafael switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and San Rafael are 3,566 km (2,216 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in San Rafael when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in San Rafael.

When is the best time to call San Rafael from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in San Rafael).

Does the time difference between Chicago and San Rafael change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.