What time is it in San José, Costa Rica?
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Sun: ↑ 05:27 ↓ 17:12 (11 h 44 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-6:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
CST
Sunrise
5:27:43 AM
Sunset
5:12:08 PM
Day Length
11 h 44 m
Population
335,007
Latitude
9.9339° N
Longitude
84.0849° W
Coordinates
9.9339° N, 84.0849° W
Time difference from San José
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 3 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Lagos | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 8 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 9 hours |
| Moscow | + 9 hours |
| Dubai | + 10 hours |
| Mumbai | + 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 14 hours |
| Singapore | + 14 hours |
| Shanghai | + 14 hours |
| Tokyo | + 15 hours |
| Sydney | + 17 hours |
Local time in San José, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-6:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how San José, Costa Rica lines up with other places in Costa Rica. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in San José?
The current local time in San José, Costa Rica is 6:21:12 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
What time zone is San José in?
San José uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-6:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for San José?
San José is UTC-6:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of San José?
San José is located at 9.9339° N, 84.0849° W (latitude 9.9339° N, longitude 84.0849° W).
