PlanetClocksCurrent local time in San José
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Costa_Rica
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Region
- San José
- Population
- 335,007
- Coordinates
- 9.93° N, 84.08° W
- Elevation
- 1133 m
San José is the capital of Costa Rica, with a population of about 335,007. It uses the Central Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Costa_Rica).
San José does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−6 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara, Calgary, Monterrey, Guatemala City.
Because San José lies at 9.93° N, 84.08° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 42 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 33 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:40 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 5:25 AM | 5:32 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 5:48 AM | 5:20 PM | 11 h 33 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the Central Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Costa_Rica. The UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does San José have daylight saving time?
No. San José stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between San José and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour ahead of San José, and in July it is 2 hours ahead of San José, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between San José and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 2 hours behind San José, and in July it is 1 hour behind San José, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San José?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:16 AM and sets at about 5:59 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 5:20 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Managua Nicaragua · 340 km ·
- Panama City Panama · 510 km ·
- Tegucigalpa Honduras · 570 km ·
- San Salvador El Salvador · 690 km ·
- Guatemala City Guatemala · 870 km ·
- Medellín Colombia · 1,020 km ·