Sydney to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Sydney to San Rafael conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -17h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -18h

Distance

Sydney and San Rafael 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 Sydney and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 18 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

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

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and San Rafael change?

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