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Central Standard Time (CST) · UTC−6

17:16:11
Saturday 24 October 2026
Time zoneCentral Standard Time (CST)America/Costa_Rica
UTC offsetUTC−6
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Sunrise05:23
Sunset17:14
Day length11:50
Country
Costa Rica
Population
350,000
Currency
CRC Costa Rica Colon
Language
Spanish
Dialling code
+506
Internet domain
.cr
Continent
North America
Capital
San José
Coordinates
9.7489, -83.7534

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Time difference from San José

CityLocal timeDifference
London00:167 h ahead
Paris01:168 h ahead
Moscow02:169 h ahead
Istanbul02:169 h ahead
Dubai03:1610 h ahead
New Delhi04:4611:30 h ahead
Bangkok06:1613 h ahead
Tokyo08:1615 h ahead
Sydney10:1617 h ahead
New York19:162 h ahead
Los Angeles16:161 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is San José in?

San José is in the Central Standard Time time zone (CST), which is UTC−6.

Does San José observe daylight saving time?

No. San José does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−6 all year.

What is the time difference between San José and UTC?

San José is currently UTC−6.

What is the dialling code for San José?

The international dialling code for San José is +506.

When is the best time to call San José from London?

Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 15:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 11:00 in San José.