Paris to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 9 hours behind Paris. When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 12:00 AM in San Rafael.

Paris CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

France
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-9h
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11:27 PM in Paris, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Paris to San Rafael conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Rafael): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -9h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -9h

Distance

Paris and San Rafael are 8,940 km (5,555 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Paris and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 9 hours behind Paris.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 12:00 AM in San Rafael.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Rafael): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Paris 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.