Buenos Aires to San Jose time converter
San Jose is 4 hours behind Buenos Aires. When it is 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires, it is 5:00 AM in San Jose.
Buenos Aires ART
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
San Jose PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:08 AM in Buenos Aires, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Buenos Aires to San Jose conversion table
Every hour of today in Buenos Aires and the matching time in San Jose. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Buenos Aires | San Jose |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Jose).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Buenos Aires and San Jose switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -4h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -4h
Distance
Buenos Aires and San Jose are 10,344 km (6,427 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and San Jose?
San Jose is 4 hours behind Buenos Aires.
What time is it in San Jose when it is 9 AM in Buenos Aires?
When it is 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires, it is 5:00 AM in San Jose.
When is the best time to call San Jose from Buenos Aires?
Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in San Jose).
Does the time difference between Buenos Aires and San Jose change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.