Tokyo to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

Tokyo JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9
San Rafael
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to San Rafael conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -16h

Distance

Tokyo and San Rafael are 8,250 km (5,126 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael).

Does the time difference between Tokyo 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.