Costa Rica to Germany time converter

Germany is 8 hours ahead of Costa Rica. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 5:00 PM in Germany.

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Germany CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6
Germany
Berlin
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Costa Rica to Germany conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +8h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Germany?

Germany is 8 hours ahead of Costa Rica.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 5:00 PM in Germany.

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

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

Does the time difference between Costa Rica and Germany change?

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