Current Time in San José, Costa Rica
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CSTUTC-6
San José time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Costa_Rica
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
9.93° N, 84.08° W
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
5:34 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| San José to New York | +2 hours | |
| San José to London | +7 hours | |
| San José to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| San José to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| San José to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of San José. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in San José
What time zone is San José in?
San José is on Central Standard Time (Central America) (IANA time zone America/Costa_Rica), which is CST (UTC-6) all year.
Does San José observe daylight saving time?
No. San José does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC-6) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between San José and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 2 hours ahead of San José. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San José?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 5:34 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Costa Rica on the same time as San José?
Yes. Costa Rica uses a single time zone, so San José has the same local time as the rest of the country.