New York to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 2 hours behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 7:00 AM in Costa Rica.

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Costa Rica conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -2h

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Questions and answers

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

Costa Rica is 2 hours behind New York.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 7:00 AM in Costa Rica.

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

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Does the time difference between New York 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.