Zurich to San Rafael time converter

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

Zurich CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Rafael ART

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Zurich
Switzerland
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
San Rafael
Argentina
Wed, Oct 21
ARTUTC-3-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to San Rafael conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h

Distance

Zurich and San Rafael are 11,892 km (7,389 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 5 hours behind Zurich.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 4:00 AM in San Rafael.

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

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

Does the time difference between Zurich 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.