Live local time
What time is it in San José?
San José time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in San José. San José observes the America/Costa_Rica time zone (GMT−6). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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San José time — FAQ
What time is it in San José right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in San José (America/Costa_Rica, GMT−6). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is San José in?
San José uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone, currently GMT−6.
Does San José observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if San José changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.