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What Time Is It In Costa Rica Right Now?
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Today's Date and Day in San Jose (CR):
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What is the Time Zone in Costa Rica?
| Time Zone IANA | Current Time Zone Name | UTC/GMT Offset (H) | DST Offset (H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Costa_Rica | Central Standard Time (CST) | -6 Hours | -6 Hours |
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): This is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time, and it does not observe Daylight Saving Time
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): This is the standard time used in London
DST (Daylight Saving Time): This is the practice of moving clocks forward one hour during the warmer months of the year, usually spring and summer, to make better use of daylight
Time in other cities in Costa Rica
Primary Time Zones Across the World
| Country | City | Time Zone Name |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) |
| United States | Anchorage | Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) |
| United States | Los Angeles | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
| United States | Denver | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| United States | Chicago | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| United States | New York City | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
Our website shows the current time in Costa Rica now, as well as other countries, states (regions) and cities around the world. Each country operates in its own time zone, and some even have multiple time zones. In addition, due to seasonal changes, many countries move their clocks twice a year. This means that time can shift in the spring and fall, affecting local time. Regardless of the country or region, our service ensures that you always know the exact date and time, whether it's during the day or at midnight. Stay up to date with the current time in the CR, no matter where you are or what time of year it is.