Costa Rica to Los Angeles time converter
Costa Rica and Los Angeles are on the same time. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Costa Rica MST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Los Angeles PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:18 PM in Costa Rica, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Costa Rica to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of today in Costa Rica and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Costa Rica | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Costa Rica and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: ±0
Distance
Costa Rica and Los Angeles are 1,486 km (923 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Los Angeles?
Costa Rica and Los Angeles are on the same time.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Costa Rica?
When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Costa Rica?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Does the time difference between Costa Rica and Los Angeles change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.