Paris to San José time converter

San José is 8 hours behind Paris. When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 1:00 AM in San José.

Paris CEST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Paris
France
Thu, Oct 22
CESTUTC+2
San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Paris to San José conversion table

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

ParisSan José
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 San José).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Paris and San José switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -8h

Distance

Paris and San José are 8,910 km (5,536 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Paris and San José?

San José is 8 hours behind Paris.

What time is it in San José when it is 9 AM in Paris?

When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 1:00 AM in San José.

When is the best time to call San José from Paris?

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

Does the time difference between Paris and San José change?

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