Costa Rica to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Costa Rica. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

Costa Rica AMT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Costa Rica
Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
AMTUTC-4
Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Costa Rica to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Costa Rica (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 12 hours all year.

Distance

Costa Rica and Shanghai are 18,504 km (11,498 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Costa Rica.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Costa Rica (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Costa Rica and Shanghai change?

No. The difference stays 12 hours all year.