Time in Costa Rica
Capital · San José
Time zone in Costa Rica
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Costa_Rica Central Standard Time |
UTC-06:00 | No | San José |
About Costa Rica
| Official name: | Republic of Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Capital: | San Jose |
| Region: | Americas · Central America |
| Population: | 5,309,625 |
| Currency: | Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡) |
| Calling code: | +506 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| ISO codes: | CR / CRI |
| Internet domain: | .cr |
Cities in Costa Rica
- San José
- Limón
- San Francisco
- Alajuela
- Liberia
- Paraíso
- Puntarenas
- San Isidro
- Curridabat
- San Vicente
- San Vicente de Moravia
- San José
- Purral
- Turrialba
- San Miguel
- San Pedro
- San Rafael Abajo
- Quesada
- Ipís
- Cartago
- Chacarita
- San Juan
- Tibás
- Mercedes
- Goicoechea
- Guadalupe
- Aserrí
- San Rafael
- San Felipe
- Patarrá
- Tejar
- Heredia
- San Pablo
- Calle Blancos
- Cañas
- Guápiles
- Siquirres
- San Diego
- Colima
- Esparza
- San Juan de Dios
- Nicoya
- San Rafael Arriba
Public holidays in Costa Rica 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 11 Apr — Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 25 Jul — Anexión del Partido de Nicoya
- 2 Aug — Día de la Virgen de los Ángeles
- 15 Aug — Día de la Madre
Frequently asked questions about time in Costa Rica
How many time zones does Costa Rica have?
Costa Rica uses one time zone: Central Standard Time (America/Costa_Rica, currently UTC-06:00).
Does Costa Rica use daylight saving time?
No. None of Costa Rica’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in San José, the capital of Costa Rica?
See the live clock on the San José time page. San José uses America/Costa_Rica.