Costa Rica to The Netherlands time converter

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

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Netherlands CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Costa Rica to The Netherlands conversion table

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

Costa RicaThe Netherlands
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 The Netherlands).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Costa Rica and The Netherlands 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 The Netherlands?

The Netherlands is 8 hours ahead of Costa Rica.

What time is it in The Netherlands when it is 9 AM in Costa Rica?

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

When is the best time to call The Netherlands 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 The Netherlands).

Does the time difference between Costa Rica and The Netherlands change?

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