Sydney to San Rafael time converter
San Rafael is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in San Rafael.
Sydney AEDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
San Rafael CST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:43 PM in Sydney, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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).
| Sydney | San Rafael |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 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 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -17h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -16h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -17h
Distance
Sydney and San Rafael are 12,996 km (8,075 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 17 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 4:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in San Rafael.
When is the best time to call San Rafael from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 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.