Current Date And Time In San Rafael, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:48:42 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 59,162
District: Marin County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about San Rafael, a city in California, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for San Rafael — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | San Rafael | |
| District / County | Marin County | |
| State | California | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 59,162 | |
| Area | 58.07 km² (22.42 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in California | #174 of 1246 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.97 | |
| Longitude | -122.53 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.974° N 122.531° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 58' 25" N 122° 31' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 58.41' N 122° 31.87' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to California Capital | 113 km Northeast of Sacramento | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico (786 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 48m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 94913 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles |
San Rafael is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Marin County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies San Rafael as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in California
The latitude and longitude of San Rafael pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open San Rafael on the map
San Rafael runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in San Rafael run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › San Rafael exchange rates
To ring a number in San Rafael from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into San Rafael and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, San Rafael ranks #174 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 113 km Northeast of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near San Rafael
San Rafael has a recorded population of approximately 59,162 people. That places it #174 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.
San Rafael spans approximately 58.07 square kilometers (22.42 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
San Rafael sits within Marin County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
San Rafael keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 08:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in San Rafael price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our San Rafael currency page.
San Rafael is about 113 km Northeast of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near San Rafael for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from San Rafael lands you closest to La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares], Mexico, about 786 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close San Rafael sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
