Major Airports in Costa Rica
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) - 10:00:24
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) - 10:00:24
Daylight saving time in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has 1 listed IANA time zones. None of them observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Costa Rica
Business hours in Costa Rica (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Beijing: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Paris: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Toronto: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Seoul: 12:00 AM (next day) – 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Mexico City: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Cairo: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Bangkok: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Costa Rica have?
Costa Rica uses a single time zone nationwide: America/Costa_Rica, currently at UTC-6.
What time is it in Costa Rica right now?
The current local time in San José is 10:00:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
Does Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?
No. Costa Rica is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
What currency is used in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica uses the Colon (CRC) as its official currency.
What language is spoken in Costa Rica?
The official language codes for Costa Rica are ES-CR, EN.
What is the international calling code for Costa Rica?
To call Costa Rica from abroad, dial the country code +506 before the local number.
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