Time in San José
Costa Rica · Time zone America/Costa_Rica
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC-06:00
America/Costa_Rica
CR
05:24 AM
05:21 PM
Local time and time zone of San José
This page shows the local time in San José based on the IANA time zone America/Costa_Rica. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare San José with other cities.
San José does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between San José and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: -2h
Suggested window: 09:00–16:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: -7h
Suggested window: 09:00–11:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -10h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -15h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -17h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in San José?
The current time in San José is calculated live from the America/Costa_Rica time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does San José use?
San José (CR) uses the IANA time zone America/Costa_Rica.
What is the time difference between San José and UTC?
San José is currently UTC-06:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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