Current time in San José
10:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in San José right now
- Time zone
America/Costa_Rica- UTC offset
- UTC-6
- Abbreviation
- CST
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in San José right now?
The current local time in San José is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is San José in?
San José uses America/Costa_Rica (CST), currently UTC-6.
Does San José observe daylight saving time?
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time