Costa Rica to Santiago time converter

Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Costa Rica. When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 12:00 PM in Santiago.

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santiago CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6
Santiago
Chile
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Costa Rica to Santiago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Costa Rica (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santiago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +3h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027: +2h
  • Sep 4, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Santiago?

Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Costa Rica.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Costa Rica, it is 12:00 PM in Santiago.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Costa Rica (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santiago).

Does the time difference between Costa Rica and Santiago change?

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