Current Time in Rafaela, Argentina 🇦🇷
Lat/Long: 31.25° S, 61.49° W
Elevation: 103 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 1,012 cities in Argentina by population
Province: Santa Fe
Country: 🇦🇷 Argentina (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Argentina/Cordoba
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Rafaela is in the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone (UTC−03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Rafaela, Argentina, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Rafaela
Rafaela gets 10h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rafaela is at 08:03 and sunset in Rafaela is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 06m near the June solstice to 14h 11m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 06:34 | 08:03 | 13:06 | 15:52 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 06:34 | 08:03 | 13:07 | 15:52 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 06:34 | 08:03 | 13:07 | 15:52 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 06:34 | 08:04 | 13:07 | 15:52 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 06:35 | 08:04 | 13:07 | 15:52 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 06:35 | 08:04 | 13:07 | 15:53 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 06:35 | 08:04 | 13:08 | 15:53 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Rafaela
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:07
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How Far Is Rafaela From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 1,696 km | ENE (63deg) |
| New York | 8,105 km | N (350deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,383 km | NW (316deg) |
| Paris | 10,920 km | NE (37deg) |
| London | 10,973 km | NNE (34deg) |
| Sydney | 12,004 km | SSW (208deg) |
| Moscow | 13,380 km | NE (40deg) |
| Dubai | 13,865 km | E (79deg) |
Rafaela's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rafaela and you would surface near Wuhu, China, about 14 km from the antipodal point at 31.2deg N, 118.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafaela
What time is it in Rafaela right now?
The current local time in Rafaela is 13:05 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Rafaela follows the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone.
What time zone is Rafaela in?
Rafaela uses the America/Argentina/Cordoba IANA time zone (UTC−03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rafaela?
Is Rafaela on daylight saving time right now?
No — Rafaela is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Rafaela tonight?
The moon phase over Rafaela tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Rafaela?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rafaela, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.