Current local time in Costa Rica, Mexico
MST · UTC-07:00 · Mexican Pacific Standard Time
About Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Sinaloa, Mexico uses the Mexican Pacific Standard Time time zone (America/Mazatlan), currently UTC-07:00. Population: about 24,874.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Sinaloa |
| Coordinates: | 24°36′N / 107°23′W |
| Population: | 24,874 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Costa Rica
| IANA time zone: | America/Mazatlan |
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| Time zone name: | Mexican Pacific Standard Time (MST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-07:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Mexico: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-07:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Costa Rica today
| Sunrise: | 06:10 |
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| Sunset: | 17:37 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 11h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:47 – 18:00 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Costa Rica
- London−8 hCosta Rica is 8 hours behind London
- New York−3 hCosta Rica is 3 hours behind New York
- Abuja−8 hCosta Rica is 8 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica time
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica uses the IANA time zone America/Mazatlan (Mexican Pacific Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Does Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?
Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-07:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Costa Rica and London?
Right now Costa Rica is 8 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 Costa Rica and New York?
Right now Costa Rica is 3 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.