What time is it in San José, Costa Rica?
01:12:56
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sun: ↑ 05:29 ↓ 17:38 (12 h 8 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-6:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
CST
Sunrise
5:29:44 AM
Sunset
5:38:01 PM
Day Length
12 h 8 m
Population
31,430
Latitude
10.9519° N
Longitude
85.1357° W
Coordinates
10.9519° N, 85.1357° W
Time difference from San José
| Los Angeles | − 1 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | + 1 hours |
| New York City | + 2 hours |
| Toronto | + 2 hours |
| São Paulo | + 3 hours |
| London | + 7 hours |
| Lagos | + 7 hours |
| Paris | + 8 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 8 hours |
| Zürich | + 8 hours |
| Cairo | + 9 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 | + 16 hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in San José?
The current local time in San José, Costa Rica is 1:12:56 AM on Sunday, September 20, 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 10.9519° N, 85.1357° W (latitude 10.9519° N, longitude 85.1357° W).
