San José to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San José. When it is 9:00 AM in San José, it is 2:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Sydney.

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11+17h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San José to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +17h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +16h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +17h

Distance

San José and Sydney are 13,777 km (8,561 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San José and Sydney?

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San José.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San José, it is 2:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Sydney.

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

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney).

Does the time difference between San José and Sydney change?

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