San Rafael to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Rafael. When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Rafael
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Rafael to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in San Rafael (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +2h

Distance

San Rafael and Chicago are 2,985 km (1,855 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Rafael and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Rafael.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in San Rafael (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between San Rafael and Chicago change?

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