Current Time in San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose currently observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6).
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About San Jose
San Jose is the capital city of Costa Rica. It has a population of about 335,007. San Jose keeps America/Costa_Rica time (UTC−6). The city's primary airport carries the code SJO.
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San Jose time zone details
San Jose does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Jose in?
San Jose is in the America/Costa_Rica time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC−6.
What is the current time in San Jose?
It is currently 5:08 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Does San Jose observe daylight saving time?
San Jose does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in San Jose today?
Sunrise today is at 5:17 AM and sunset at 5:59 PM — 12 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
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