San Rafael to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Rafael. When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Tokyo
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Rafael to Tokyo conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +16h

Distance

San Rafael and Tokyo are 8,250 km (5,126 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Rafael and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Rafael.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.

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

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Does the time difference between San Rafael and Tokyo change?

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