Costa Rica to New Zealand time converter

New Zealand is 19 hours ahead of Costa Rica. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 4:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in New Zealand.

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New Zealand NZDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6
New Zealand
Wellington
Thu, Oct 22
NZDTUTC+13+19h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Costa Rica to New Zealand conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New Zealand).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +19h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027: +18h
  • Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +19h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and New Zealand?

New Zealand is 19 hours ahead of Costa Rica.

What time is it in New Zealand when it is 9 AM in Costa Rica?

When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 4:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in New Zealand.

When is the best time to call New Zealand from Costa Rica?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New Zealand).

Does the time difference between Costa Rica and New Zealand change?

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