Paris to Costa Rica time converter

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

Paris CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Paris
France
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
Costa Rica
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC-6-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Paris to Costa Rica conversion table

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

ParisCosta 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 Paris (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Paris 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 Paris and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 8 hours behind Paris.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Paris 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.