Current time in Costa Rica
The live local time in Costa Rica, based on the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
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Time zone
America/Costa_Rica
Standard offset
UTC-06:00
Daylight saving time
Not observed
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone, with a standard offset of UTC-06:00.
Does Costa Rica use daylight saving time?
No. Costa Rica stays on UTC-06:00 all year.