The current local time in San José, Costa Rica, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind San José is from you.
San José is in Costa Rica and observes the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently UTC-6. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever San José is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how San José lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin San José to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in San José?
The current local time in San José, Costa Rica is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. San José follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What time zone is San José in?
San José uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever San José is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between San José and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare San José with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.