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

United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-3h
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5:17 PM in New York, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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