Germany to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 8 hours behind Germany. When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 1:00 AM in Costa Rica.

Germany CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Germany to Costa Rica conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -8h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Germany and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 8 hours behind Germany.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 1:00 AM in Costa Rica.

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

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

Does the time difference between Germany and Costa Rica change?

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