Costa RicaCurrent time in San José, Costa Rica

Central Standard Time (CST) · UTC−6

03:31:03
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
London10:317 h ahead
Paris11:318 h ahead
Moscow12:319 h ahead
Istanbul12:319 h ahead
Dubai13:3110 h ahead
New Delhi15:0111:30 h ahead
Bangkok16:3113 h ahead
Tokyo18:3115 h ahead
Sydney20:3117 h ahead
New York05:312 h ahead
Los Angeles02:311 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 16:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 10:00 in San José.