Los Angeles to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in San Rafael.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Rafael VET

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Venezuela
Wed, Oct 21
VETUTC-4+3h
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2:17 PM in Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to San Rafael conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h

Distance

Los Angeles and San Rafael are 5,362 km (3,332 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in San Rafael when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in San Rafael.

When is the best time to call San Rafael from Los Angeles?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles 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.