San Rafael to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind San Rafael. When it is 9:00 AM in San Rafael, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
San Rafael VET
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12:33 PM in San Rafael, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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 Rafael | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 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 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: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h
Distance
San Rafael and Chicago are 3,768 km (2,341 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 1 hour behind 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 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago 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 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.