Chile to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 3 hours behind Chile. When it is 9:00 AM in Chile, it is 6:00 AM in Costa Rica.

Chile CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chile
Santiago
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chile to Costa Rica conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chile (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: -3h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -2h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chile and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 3 hours behind Chile.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chile, it is 6:00 AM in Costa Rica.

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

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chile (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Does the time difference between Chile 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.