Country time
Current time in Costa Rica
The current time in Costa Rica is 2:54:43 AM. If you are looking for current time in Costa Rica, Costa Rica time zone, or wondering what time is it in Costa Rica, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
America/Costa_Rica
Current local time in Costa Rica
Local time
2:54:43 AM
Local date
April 8, 2026
Time zone
America/Costa_Rica
Daylight saving time
Not currently observed
If you are searching for the current time in Costa Rica, the live local time appears above. This page also helps with Costa Rica time zone lookups, UTC offset checks, and quick planning across regions.
Time zone in Costa Rica
The Costa Rica time zone shown on this page is America/Costa_Rica. The current UTC offset is UTC-06:00, and the time zone abbreviation is CST.
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Frequently asked questions about time in Costa Rica
What time is it in Costa Rica right now?
The current time in Costa Rica is 2:54:43 AM. This page shows the live local time, time zone, local date, and UTC offset for Costa Rica.
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone on this page.
What is the UTC offset for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica currently uses the UTC offset UTC-06:00.
Does Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?
Costa Rica is not currently observing daylight saving time.