Time in San José

San José, Costa Rica • North America

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America/Costa_Rica
🌞 Day
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Timezone

America/Costa_Rica
-6 (CST)

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Daylight Saving

Does not observe DST

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Population

1,453,000

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Currency

Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Time Difference from Major US Cities

San José Location

Flight Times from US Cities

Direct flight times to San José from major American cities

New York
✈️
San José
5h 30m
Direct Flight
Los Angeles
✈️
San José
7h 0m
Direct Flight
Chicago
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San José
5h 0m
Direct Flight
Miami
✈️
San José
2h 45m
Direct Flight
Dallas
✈️
San José
4h 0m
Direct Flight

About San José

Current time in San José, Costa Rica's capital and gateway to natural wonders.

Climate

Tropical climate with dry and wet seasons

Language

Spanish

Popular Attractions

  • National Theater
  • Gold Museum
  • Central Market
  • Barrio Escalante
  • La Sabana Park
  • Jade Museum

Current Season

🌸 Spring

Current season in San José

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Time in San José - Complete Guide

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San José Timezone Information

San José operates in the America/Costa_Rica timezone with a UTC offset of -6 (CST). Does not observe DST

Best Time to Call San José

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Travel to San José

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