Time zone of Costa Rica
The time in Costa Rica (San Jose) follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone, currently UTC-6. 3 hours behind Brasília.
How to call or schedule a meeting with Costa Rica
When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 in Costa Rica; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 there.
The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.
See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.
More countries: Central America
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Brazil and Costa Rica?
3 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Costa Rica changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica follows America/Costa_Rica, currently UTC-6. The reference location is San Jose.
Does Costa Rica have daylight saving time?
No. Under the current rules, Costa Rica does not change its clocks during the year.
What is the best time to call Costa Rica from Brazil?
Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 15:00 in Costa Rica).