Hora atual: Costa Rica
Costa Rica uses a single time zone, America/Costa_Rica (standard time UTC-6). Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
Diferença UTC
UTC-6
now
Time zones
1
America/Costa_Rica
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
1
North America
Fusos horários: Costa Rica
| Zone | Example city | Hora local | Diferença UTC now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Costa_Rica | San Jose | 05:29 | UTC-6 | UTC-6 all year | — |
Cidades de Costa Rica
| City | Hora local | Fuso horário IANA | Diferença UTC now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 05:29 | America/Costa_Rica | UTC-6 | CST |
Perguntas frequentes
What time is it in Costa Rica right now?
All of Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone, currently at UTC-6 (CST). The table on this page shows the live local time, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does Costa Rica have?
Costa Rica uses a single time zone, America/Costa_Rica, at UTC-6 in standard time.
Does Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?
No. Costa Rica keeps the same offset all year, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is currently at UTC-6. This offset holds all year — there are no clock changes.