Time difference between Costa Rica and United States
United States is 1 h ahead of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
United States
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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When it is 09:00 in Costa Rica, it is 10:00 AM in United States.
Best time to call: Between 09:00 and 17:00 in Costa Rica (10:00 AM–06:00 PM in United States) both are within working hours (9:00–18:00).
Costa Rica to United States conversion table
| Costa Rica | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 02:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 03:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 04:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 05:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 06:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 07:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 08:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 09:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 01:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 02:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 03:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 04:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 05:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 06:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 07:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 08:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 09:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 10:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 11:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 12:00 AM (next day) |
The difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when United States moves to UTC−4: from then on United States is 2 h ahead of Costa Rica.
Other time zones in United States
- Los AngelesCosta Rica is 2 h ahead of Los Angeles.
- ChicagoChicago and Costa Rica have the same time.
- PhoenixCosta Rica is 1 h ahead of Phoenix.
- HonoluluCosta Rica is 4 h ahead of Honolulu.
- AnchorageCosta Rica is 3 h ahead of Anchorage.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours apart are Costa Rica and United States?
United States is 1 h ahead of Costa Rica.
If it is 10:00 in Costa Rica, what time is it in United States?
It is 11:00 AM in United States.
Does the time difference between Costa Rica and United States change during the year?
The difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when United States moves to UTC−4: from then on United States is 2 h ahead of Costa Rica.