Current Local Time in San Rafael, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 San Rafael, California, United States.
PST/PDT UTC-07:00
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Relative to UTC
-7 hours
behind
Noon here = 19:00 UTC
09:00 here = 16:00 UTC
12:00 here = 19:00 UTC
17:00 here = 00:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:23
|
18:57
Today
The small hours in San Rafael. The city sleeps before dawn. The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-7
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-8
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | California |
| Timezone | PST/PDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-07:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 59,162 |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Sunrise | 07:23 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| Coordinates | 37.97°N, -122.53°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +3h | --:-- |
| London | +7h | --:-- |
| Paris | +8h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +11h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +12h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +15h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +16h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +18h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +4h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +9h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +15h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in San Rafael?
Standard business hours in San Rafael are 09:00–17:00 local time (PST/PDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for San Rafael?
San Rafael is currently at UTC-07:00. The timezone identifier is PST/PDT. When it is noon in San Rafael, it is 19:00 UTC. You can embed a live San Rafael clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in San Rafael?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in San Rafael. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does San Rafael observe daylight saving time?
Yes, San Rafael observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-7. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-8.
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San Rafael uses PST/PDT timezone (UTC-7). Daylight saving time is observed.