What time is it in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6.

What is the best time to call Costa Rica?

The best time to call Costa Rica is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (UTC-6). Use our visual tool above to see the overlap with your local time.

Does Costa Rica observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Costa Rica does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC-6 year-round.

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Current Time in Costa Rica

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Central Standard Time (CST) · UTC-6

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Country	🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Primary Timezone	Central Standard Time
Abbreviation	CST
UTC Offset	UTC-6
DST	No
Number of Time Zones	1
Business Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST