San Rafael to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind San Rafael. When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

San Rafael ART

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Argentina
Wed, Oct 21
ARTUTC-3
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-4h
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3:48 AM in San Rafael, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (9:00 AM – 2:00 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: -4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -4h

Distance

San Rafael and Los Angeles are 9,235 km (5,738 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 4 hours 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 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from San Rafael?

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (9:00 AM – 2:00 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.