Current time in
Costa Rica
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Costa_Rica · UTC-06:00 · DST not in effect
About Costa Rica
Costa Rica observes UTC-06:00 right now on the America/Costa_Rica time zone (CST). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Costa Rica lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Costa_Rica
- Abbreviation
- CST
- UTC offset
- UTC-06:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time.
Costa Rica vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica (this zone) | UTC-06:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Costa Rica right now? ▾
The current time in Costa Rica is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Costa_Rica time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the UTC offset for Costa Rica? ▾
Costa Rica is currently at UTC-06:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Costa Rica observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Costa Rica is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Costa Rica use? ▾
Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.