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Current Time in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Costa Rica

Time zoneCentral Standard Time
AbbreviationCST
UTC offsetUTC−6
IANA time zone idAmerica/Costa_Rica
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Costa Rica and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York1 hour ahead--:--
Los Angeles2 hours behind--:--
London6 hours ahead--:--
Paris7 hours ahead--:--
Dubai10 hours ahead--:--
India11 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila14 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo15 hours ahead--:--
Sydney17 hours ahead--:--
Toronto1 hour ahead--:--

Daylight saving time in Costa Rica

Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−6 all year, so conversions never shift.

Costa Rica time FAQ

What time is it in Costa Rica right now?

Costa Rica is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Costa Rica, updated every second.

What time zone is Costa Rica in?

Costa Rica is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Costa_Rica.

Does Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?

No. Costa Rica stays on UTC−6 all year.

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Costa Rica.

Current time in Costa Rica cities

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.