Current Time in San José
About San José
San José is located in Costa Rica, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 335,007. It runs on America/Costa_Rica time, currently UTC-6:00 relative to UTC. San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryCosta Rica
- Population335,007
- Latitude9.9339°
- Longitude-84.0849°
- Time zoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
- Current UTC offsetUTC-6:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in San José Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from San José's own coordinates.
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Seasons in San José
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Daylight Saving Time
San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-6:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from San José
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for San José against 26 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in San José
What time zone is San José in?
San José, Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone. It is currently on CST (UTC-6:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does San José observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-6:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San José today?
The sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 5:21 PM in San José today, giving 11h 56m of daylight.
What is the time difference between San José and New York City?
New York City is 2 hours ahead of San José right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for San José?
San José is currently UTC-6:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.