Chicago to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Costa Rica.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Costa Rica
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Costa Rica conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Costa Rica. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoCosta Rica
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Costa Rica switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Costa Rica when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Costa Rica.

When is the best time to call Costa Rica from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Costa Rica change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.