Costa Rica to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Costa Rica. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Costa Rica CST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Costa Rica
Fri, Oct 16
CSTUTC-6
Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica (9:00 AM – 5:00 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 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Costa Rica.

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 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Costa Rica?

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