What Timezone is Costa Rica In?

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Timezone of Costa Rica UTC-06:00
Current time in Costa Rica (UTC-06:00): —
Standard time shown — daylight saving may apply at certain times of year.

Costa Rica uses a single timezone: UTC-06:00. The whole country keeps the same clock, which makes planning calls and travel straightforward.

When it is 12:00 noon UTC, the time in Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) is 06:00. Counting down to a trip? Try a countdown timer set to local Costa Rica time.

Costa Rica time — FAQ

What timezone is Costa Rica in?

Costa Rica is in the UTC-06:00 timezone.

How many timezones does Costa Rica have?

Costa Rica uses a single timezone (UTC-06:00).

What time is it in Costa Rica when it is noon UTC?

When it is 12:00 UTC, the time in Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) is 06:00.

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