🇨🇷 Time in Costa Rica Right Now
Current local time in Costa Rica (America/Costa_Rica). Live clock with UTC offset, time difference from major US cities, and the best times to call.
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Current Time in Costa Rica
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Time Difference from the US
Current time comparison with major US cities
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Best Time to Call Costa Rica
Business hours overlap between the US and Costa Rica
For Business Calls
Target 9 AM – 6 PM Costa Rica time for business calls.
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For Personal Calls
Target 6 PM – 10 PM Costa Rica time for personal/evening calls.
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Costa Rica Quick Facts
Country Code
+506
ISO Code
CR
Region
Latin America
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
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Costa Rica Time FAQ
What time is it in Costa Rica right now?
The current local time in Costa Rica is shown in the live clock above. Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica timezone. The clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time.
What is the time difference between the US and Costa Rica?
The time difference between the US and Costa Rica depends on which US timezone you're in. The comparison above shows the live time difference from New York (Eastern), Chicago (Central), and Los Angeles (Pacific). The difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
When is the best time to call Costa Rica from the US?
For business calls, aim for 9 AM – 6 PM Costa Rica time. For personal calls, 6 PM – 10 PM local time works best. Check our "Best Time to Call" section above for the exact US time equivalents.
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica?
With InternationalCall, calls to Costa Rica cost $0.18/min for mobile and $0.07/min for landline. No connection fees, no monthly charges, and credits never expire.
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