Los Angeles to Costa Rica time converter

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

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica AMT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Costa Rica
Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
AMTUTC-4+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Costa Rica conversion table

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

Los AngelesCosta Rica
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 Los Angeles (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h

Distance

Los Angeles and Costa Rica are 9,032 km (5,612 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Costa Rica is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in Costa Rica when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Los Angeles 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.