San Rafael to Los Angeles time converter
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Rafael. When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
San Rafael CST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Los Angeles PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12:52 PM in San Rafael, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
San Rafael to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of today in San Rafael and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| San Rafael | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because San Rafael and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h
Distance
San Rafael and Los Angeles are 2,536 km (1,576 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between San Rafael and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Rafael.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in San Rafael?
When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to call Los Angeles from San Rafael?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Does the time difference between San Rafael and Los Angeles change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.