Current time in San Jose, Costa Rica
18:06:55
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-06:00
America/Costa Rica
Sunrise
05:31
Today
Sunset
17:12
11h 41m of daylight
No daylight saving: San Jose stays at UTC-06:00 all year.
San Jose compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Costa Rica
- Teacher's DaySun, 22 Nov · in 7 days
- Day of Abolition of the ArmyTue, 1 Dec · in 16 days
- Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec · in 23 days
- December SolsticeMon, 21 Dec · in 36 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Jose in?
San Jose is in the Central Time zone, America/Costa_Rica in the IANA database, currently at UTC-06:00.
Does San Jose have daylight saving time?
No. San Jose keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call San Jose?
Business hours in San Jose usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Costa Rica before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule