Current local time in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Puntarenas
Puntarenas, Costa Rica uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Costa_Rica), currently UTC-06:00. Population: about 35,650.
| Country: | Costa Rica |
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| Coordinates: | 9°59′N / 84°50′W |
| Population: | 35,650 |
| Currency: | Costa Rican colón (CRC) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +506 |
Time zone in Puntarenas
| IANA time zone: | America/Costa_Rica |
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| Time zone name: | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Puntarenas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Puntarenas today
| Sunrise: | 05:28 |
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| Sunset: | 17:18 |
| Solar noon: | 11:23 |
| Day length: | 11h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:07 – 17:40 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Puntarenas
- London−7 hPuntarenas is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hPuntarenas is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hPuntarenas is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Puntarenas time
What time zone is Puntarenas in?
Puntarenas uses the IANA time zone America/Costa_Rica (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Puntarenas observe daylight saving time?
Puntarenas does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Puntarenas and London?
Right now Puntarenas is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Puntarenas and New York?
Right now Puntarenas is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.