Costa Rica to Johannesburg time converter
Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Costa Rica. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Costa Rica MST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Johannesburg SAST
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:08 PM in Costa Rica, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Costa Rica to Johannesburg conversion table
Every hour of today in Costa Rica and the matching time in Johannesburg. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Costa Rica | Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Costa Rica (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference stays 9 hours all year.
Distance
Costa Rica and Johannesburg are 15,557 km (9,667 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Costa Rica.
What time is it in Johannesburg when it is 9 AM in Costa Rica?
When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
When is the best time to call Johannesburg from Costa Rica?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Costa Rica (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Costa Rica and Johannesburg change?
No. The difference stays 9 hours all year.