Current Time in San José
Costa Rica
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Central Standard Time
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See the exact local time in San José Costa Rica. The live clock above updates every second.San José follows Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in San José
What Time Is It in San José Right Now?
The current local time in San José, Costa Rica is 08:15:12 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. San José observes the Central Standard Time timezone (CST, UTC-6). The city is currently on standard CST time.
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08:15:12 AM
CST · UTC-6
San José Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and San José timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-6
- IANA Identifier
- America/Costa_Rica
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
San José maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC-6 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare San José Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in San José (CST, UTC-6) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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San José Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CST
- Full Name
- Central Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-6
- IANA Zone
- America/Costa_Rica
- Country
- 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
San José is located in Costa Rica and observes the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
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Common questions about the current time in San José and CST timezone
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