New Zealand to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 19 hours behind New Zealand. When it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand, it is 2:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Costa Rica.

New Zealand NZDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

New Zealand to Costa Rica conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -19h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -18h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -19h

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Questions and answers

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

Costa Rica is 19 hours behind New Zealand.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand, it is 2:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Costa Rica.

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

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

Does the time difference between New Zealand 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.