Current time in 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.
UTC offset
UTC-6
now
Time zones
1
America/Costa_Rica
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
1
North America
Time zones in Costa Rica
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Costa_Rica | San Jose | 05:30 | UTC-6 | UTC-6 all year | — |
Cities in Costa Rica
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 05:30 | America/Costa_Rica | UTC-6 | CST |
Frequently asked questions
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.