What Timezone is Costa Rica In?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
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.
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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.
What other countries share Costa Rica's timezone?
Countries in the same UTC-06:00 timezone as Costa Rica include Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua. Note that daylight saving rules can differ, so the exact local time may not always match.
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