What time is it in San Rafael right now?

San Rafael is on America/Mexico_City, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is San Rafael in?

San Rafael uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does San Rafael observe daylight saving time?

No. San Rafael stays on UTC−6 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in San Rafael today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:15 AM and sets at about 7:07 PM local time in San Rafael, giving roughly 12h 52m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:41 PM.

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Current local time in San Rafael

San Rafael keeps time on the America/Mexico_City zone, currently UTC−6. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

San Rafael, México

08:48

Fri, Jul 31UTC−6

San Rafael time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Mexico_City
Current UTC offset: UTC−6
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Mexico
Region: México
Coordinates: 19.21°, -98.76°
Population: 20,873
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in San Rafael today

Computed from San Rafael's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Solar noon: 12:41 PM
Day length: 12h 52m
Civil dawn: 5:48 AM
Civil dusk: 7:34 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:41 AM
Golden hour begins: 6:40 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

San Rafael time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	San Rafael is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:48 AM	1h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:48 PM	7h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:48 PM	10h behind
TokyoJapan	11:48 PM	15h behind

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Working with San Rafael time

Scheduling across America/Mexico_City is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between San Rafael and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Mexico_City.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while San Rafael does not.Add to your boardKeep San Rafael beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where San Rafael offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Mexico_City baked in, not guessed.

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San Rafaeltime — questions & answers

What time is it in San Rafael right now?: San Rafael is on America/Mexico_City, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is San Rafael in?: San Rafael uses the IANA time zone America/Mexico_City, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does San Rafael observe daylight saving time?: No. San Rafael stays on UTC−6 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in San Rafael today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:15 AM and sets at about 7:07 PM local time in San Rafael, giving roughly 12h 52m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:41 PM.