Country time
Current time in Costa Rica
The current time in Costa Rica is 10:51:15 AM. If you are looking for current time in Costa Rica, Costa Rica time zone, or wondering what time is it in Costa Rica, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
America/Costa_Rica
Current local time in Costa Rica
Local time
10:51:15 AM
Local date
May 21, 2026
Time zone
America/Costa_Rica
Daylight saving time
Not currently observed
If you are searching for the current time in Costa Rica, the live local time appears above. This page also helps with Costa Rica time zone lookups, UTC offset checks, and quick planning across regions.
Time zone in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica time zone shown on this page is America/Costa_Rica. The current UTC offset is UTC-06:00, and the time zone abbreviation is CST.
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Countries sharing the same time as Costa Rica
These countries currently share the same UTC offset as Costa Rica. Use this list to compare countries with the same local clock time right now.
Major cities in Costa Rica
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Planning calls, travel, and work with Costa Rica time
Meeting planning
Compare the current time in Costa Rica with other countries to find practical meeting windows.
Travel coordination
Use the Costa Rica time zone and UTC offset when planning arrivals, departures, and cross-border schedules.
Business hours
Check the local time in Costa Rica before making calls, sending messages, or arranging international support hours.
Practical time planning for Costa Rica
Use this section when you need more than the current clock. It shows how Costa Rica lines up with common business and travel reference points right now, using the active offset UTC-06:00.
| Reference place | Local time now | Compared with Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Thu 12:51 PM | Costa Rica is 2 hours behind |
| London | Thu 5:51 PM | Costa Rica is 7 hours behind |
| Lagos | Thu 5:51 PM | Costa Rica is 7 hours behind |
| Dubai | Thu 8:51 PM | Costa Rica is 10 hours behind |
| Tokyo | Fri 1:51 AM | Costa Rica is 15 hours behind |
Best use cases
For calls, use the comparison table as a quick screen, then confirm a date-specific slot in the meeting planner. This matters most when either side observes daylight saving time.
How this page is calculated
Country clocks use IANA time zone identifiers, browser internationalization data, and the current date so seasonal offset changes are reflected automatically.
More countries in North America
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Frequently asked questions about time in Costa Rica
What time is it in Costa Rica right now?
The current time in Costa Rica is 10:51:15 AM. This page shows the live local time, time zone, local date, and UTC offset for Costa Rica.
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone on this page.
What is the UTC offset for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica currently uses the UTC offset UTC-06:00.
Does Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?
Costa Rica is not currently observing daylight saving time.