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08:51:23
Current local time in San Jose, Costa Rica.
CST UTC-06:00
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Relative to London
-6 hours
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Noon here = 18:00 London
09:00 here = 15:00 London
12:00 here = 18:00 London
17:00 here = 23:00 London
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
05:40
|
17:33
Today
It's morning in San Jose. Morning rush in San Jose. Commuters fill the streets, cafés are buzzing. The city runs at UTC-06:00.
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Quick Facts
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | CST |
| UTC Offset | UTC-06:00 |
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
| Sunset | 17:33 |
| Coordinates | 9.93°N, -84.09°E |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it currently business hours in San Jose?
No, it is currently outside typical business hours in San Jose. The local time is 08:51. Standard business hours are 09:00–17:00 local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for San Jose?
San Jose is currently at UTC-06:00. The timezone identifier is CST. When it is noon in San Jose, it is 18:00 in London. You can embed a live San Jose clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in San Jose?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in San Jose. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
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San Jose follows Central Standard Time year-round. Costa Rica operates at a fixed UTC-6.