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8 hours earlier
The clock runs behind time in the Netherlands
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Current time, time zone and cities in Costa Rica
It is now 17:03 in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is currently 8 hours behind time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently dusk in Costa Rica.
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Time zone
America/Costa_Rica
UTC-6
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Sunrise (reference: capital of Costa Rica)
05:24
Sunset (reference: capital of Costa Rica)
17:22
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Costa Rica on Earth is in the Indian Ocean. Based on its longitude, the local solar time there is now . At that point it is currently night. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 10.0° S, 96.0° E.
On the open sea there is not always an official local time zone. We therefore use local solar time based on longitude.
Time zone
Costa Rica does not use daylight saving time. The UTC offset therefore stays the same all year.
The sun today
Today the sun reaches its highest point in Costa Rica around 11:23. That is about 37 minutes before 12:00.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Costa Rica uses the IANA time zone America/Costa_Rica (UTC-6).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 17:22. Day length is 11 hours and 58 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 8 hours earlier.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica
What time is it now in Costa Rica?
It is currently 17:03 in Costa Rica. It is dusk there now.
What is the time difference with Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is currently 8 hours earlier relative to your local time. The clock runs behind time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica uses the time zone America/Costa_Rica (UTC-6).
What time does the sun rise in Costa Rica?
Today the sun rises in Costa Rica at 05:24.
What time does the sun set in Costa Rica?
Today the sun sets in Costa Rica at 17:22.
What is the best time to call someone in Costa Rica?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Costa Rica. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
Where can I learn more about time zones and daylight saving?
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