Costa Rica · America/Costa_Rica
San José, Costa Rica is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see San José's time against major cities around the world, and check Costa Rica's public holidays.
San José vs the World
Current time difference between San José, Costa Rica and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs San José |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:44 AM | UTC−4 | 2h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:44 PM | UTC+1 | 7h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:44 PM | UTC+4 | 10h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:14 PM | UTC+5:30 | 11h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:44 PM | UTC+8 | 14h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:44 PM | UTC+9 | 15h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:44 AM | UTC+10 | 16h behind |
Business Hours in San José (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in San José, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in San José | 5:00 PM in San José |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| London | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Dubai | 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 8:30 PM | 4:30 AM |
| Singapore | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Sydney | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Costa Rica
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 19 | St. Joseph's Day | — | public |
| Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 11 | Juan Santamaría | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jul 25 | Annexation of Guanacaste | — | public |
| Aug 2 | Our Lady of Angels | — | public |
| Aug 15 | Mother's Day | — | public |
| Sep 15 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is San José in?
San José, Costa Rica is in the America/Costa Rica time zone (UTC-06:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in San José right now?
The current local time in San José is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows San José's time against major cities worldwide.
Does San José observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — San José does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is San José's UTC / GMT offset?
San José is in America/Costa Rica (UTC-06:00).
What is the time difference between San José and India?
San José (UTC-06:00) is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between San José and New York?
San José (UTC-06:00) is 2 hours behind New York (US Eastern Time).
What is San José's airport code?
San José's main airport is SJO — the IATA code many people use when searching for San José time.