San Rafael to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Rafael. When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 3:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Sydney.

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Rafael to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +18h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +17h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +18h

Distance

San Rafael and Sydney are 11,950 km (7,425 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Rafael and Sydney?

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Rafael.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 3:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Sydney.

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

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

Does the time difference between San Rafael and Sydney change?

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