Current Time in San José, Costa Rica

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Costa_Rica

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

Costa Rica (CR)

Location Details

Coordinates

9.9281°, -84.0907°

Population

288K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — 17 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Calgary — Canada
• Charlotte — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is San José in?

San José is in the CST time zone (America/Costa_Rica), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does San José observe Daylight Saving Time?

San José uses the America/Costa_Rica IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in San José?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in San José, Costa Rica. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for San José?

San José has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve San José?

San José is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).