Current Local Time in San José, Costa Rica
San José is a city in San José Province, Costa Rica. It keeps time in the America/Costa_Rica time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-6. San José does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC-6 offset stays the same all year round. This page shows the current local time in San José as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
San José facts
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Region
- San José Province
- Coordinates
- 9.9281° N, 84.0907° W
- Elevation
- 1,170 m (3,839 ft)
- Population
- ~342,000
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
Time zone
- Zone name
- America/Costa_Rica
- Standard offset
- UTC-6
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- Daylight saving
- Not observed
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San José in?
San José uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-6.
Does San José observe daylight saving time?
No. San José stays on UTC-6 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What country is San José in?
San José is located in Costa Rica (San José Province). The local currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC) and the international calling code is +506.