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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s -06:00 (CST) |
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What time is it in San José?
The current time in San José is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. San José is in Costa Rica, in the America/Costa_Rica time zone. San José does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC −6:00.
Time difference with London: −7:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 05:00 in San José.
Time zone and clock changes in San José
| Time zone | America/Costa_Rica |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | −7:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in San José
Today, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in San José at 05:24 and sets at 17:17 (local time), giving 11 h 53 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:21.
More about San José
See the location and GPS coordinates of San José, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between San José and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in San José
What time is it in San José right now?
The current time in San José is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What is the time difference between San José and London?
Time difference with London: −7:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 05:00 in San José.
Does San José observe daylight saving time?
San José does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC −6:00.
What time is sunrise today in San José?
Today, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in San José at 05:24 and sets at 17:17 (local time), giving 11 h 53 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:21.
