New York to San Rafael time converter
San Rafael is 3 hours behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in San Rafael.
New York EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
San Rafael PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:17 PM in New York, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
New York to San Rafael conversion table
Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in San Rafael. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| New York | San Rafael |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in San Rafael).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because New York and San Rafael switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -3h
Distance
New York and San Rafael are 4,131 km (2,567 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between New York and San Rafael?
San Rafael is 3 hours behind New York.
What time is it in San Rafael when it is 9 AM in New York?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in San Rafael.
When is the best time to call San Rafael from New York?
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in San Rafael).
Does the time difference between New York 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.